Drivers side airbag unit, assembly overview (Three-spoke steering wheel)

Fig 1: Drivers Side Airbag Unit Assembly Overview (Three-Spoke Steering Wheel)

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Steering wheel

• Removing → Steering wheel, removing and installing 

2 - Connector

3 - Catches

• Are released from back of steering wheel

4 - Airbag unit

• Removing → Drivers side airbag unit, removing and installing (Three-spoke steering wheel) 

5 - Socket head bolt

• Tightening torque: 55 Nm
• Coated with locking compound
• May be used up to five times
• Press in a punch indentation after each installation

6 - Securing plate

7 - Coil connector with slip ring

• Removing → Airbag spiral spring/return spring with slip ring -F138-, removing and installing 

8 - Trim

9 - Clip