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

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WARNING:

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

-- Move the steering wheel as far down as possible.

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to GROUND CABLE WITH BATTERY MONITORING CONTROL MODULE -J367-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Turn the steering wheel so the cap -1- on the rear side of it faces upward. This is approximately the 12:00 position.

Fig 1: Cover Cap Left And Right From Backside Of Steering Wheel, Removal

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-- Tape off the upper trim panel for the steering column switch module in the area of the airbag threaded connection to avoid damaging the surface.

-- Pry the cap off -arrow-.

-- Remove the driver airbag bolt -arrow-.

Fig 2: Driver Airbag Bolt

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-- 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 3: Bring Steering Wheel Back To Center

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WARNING:

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

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

-- Pull connector lock -1- as far as stop -arrow-. This releases the electrical connector -2- and it can be removed.

-- Versions with Multi-function and Tiptronic steering wheel: Disconnect the connector -3-.

-- Remove the airbag -4-.

WARNING:

Set the airbag down so the impact cushion faces upward.