Driver Airbag Unit Overview

NOTE:

Depending on the market, use the new replacement part Airbag-Generation through roughly November 2011.

Fig 1: Driver Side Airbag Assembly Overview, Through May 2011

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring -F138-
- Removing and Installing. Refer to AIRBAG SPIRAL SPRING/RETURN SPRING WITH SLIP RING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Steering Wheel
- Removing and installing. Refer to AIRBAG STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Socket Head Bolt
Connector
- For Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring -F138-
- Replacing. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT HARNESS CONNECTOR, REPLACING .
Airbag Unit
WARNING:
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- AND Driver Airbag Igniter 2 -N250-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Cover Cap
- For the airbag unit mounting bolt.
- Quantity: 2