Airbag unit, removing and installing (sport steering wheel)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A

1 - Coil connector with slip ring

2 - Airbag unit connector

3 - Torx bolts T30 (Qty. 2)

• Tightening torque 7 Nm

4 - Spiral spring connector

5 - Steering wheel

6 - Socket head bolt

• Tightening torque 50 Nm

7 - Airbag unit

• Removal:

• Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap →
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• Release steering column adjuster.
• Pull steering wheel - 5  - as far out as possible and up.
• Position steering wheel - 5  - vertically.

• Remove one Torx bolt T30 - 3  -.
• Turn steering wheel back a half turn and loosen second Torx bolt T30 - 3  -.
• Remove airbag unit connector - 2  -.
• Place airbag unit - 7  - so padding faces upward.

• Installing: 

Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

• Ensure connector and securing clip engage completely (audibly).
• Ensure no wires are in contact with gas generator.
• Ensure airbag wiring is not kinked. Route airbag wiring in a loop to the left.
• Tighten bolts - 3  - (Qty. 2) to a tightening torque of 7 Nm.

• Switch on ignition.

• Connect the battery ground (GND) strap →
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