Driver side airbag unit, removing and installing (Four-spoke steering wheel): Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Connect harness connector for airbag module to steering wheel pan and press airbag unit into steering wheel.
NOTE:
- Only steering wheels and airbag units of the same manufacturer can be installed.
- Check whether all catches for airbag unit are locked in steering wheel.
- Switch on ignition.
CAUTION:
Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle.
- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap → 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
NOTE:
- If engine Electronic Control Module (ECM) is subject to low voltage with ignition on, DTC memory and Readiness code must be checked → 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): AWD (A4 PLATFORM), 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO FUEL INJECTION IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): AWW, AWP (A4 PLATFORM), 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE ALH, FROM MY 2002 (A4 PLATFORM), 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE: ALH, MY 1999-2001 (A4 PLATFORM), 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 2.8 LITER VR6 2V FUEL INJECTION IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): AFP (A4 PLATFORM) or 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 2.8 LITER VR6 4V FUEL INJECTION IGNITION. ENGINE CODE(S): BDF (A4 PLATFORM)