Airbag Unit With Igniter, Removing And Installing, Inserted Airbag Version: Removing

WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING (PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS) .

-- Move the steering wheel as far to the rear and down as possible. Use the full steering column adjustment range for this.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY .

-- Turn the steering wheel so the opening on the rear side of the steering wheel faces directly upward. This is approximately the 12 o'clock position.

Fig 1: Locking Bracket -1- For The Driver Side Airbag -2-

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Releases the locking bracket -1- for the driver side airbag -2- -arrows-. Use a T25 TORX^® screwdriver, approximately 100 mm long.

NOTE:

Wires can be damaged with a flat-head screwdriver.

-- Turn the steering wheel 180° and repeat the procedure on the opposite side.

-- Bring the steering wheel back into the center (wheels are straight).

Fig 2: Connector Lock -2-, Driver Airbag -3-

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Remove the driver side airbag -3- from the steering wheel slightly.

-- Pull out the connector lock -2- -arrow- and press it down, disconnect the connector -1-.

-- Vehicles with a multifunction and Tiptronic steering wheel: disconnect the connector.

WARNING:

Set the airbag down so the impact cushion faces upward.