Driver Airbag Unit, From 06.2011: Removing
Follow all Safety Precautions when working on an airbag. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A6, 09M] Removal and Installation .
-- Move the steering wheel to the lowest position.
-- Adjust steering wheel depth (reach) so it is in the fully extended position.
-- Turn the steering wheel to the position illustrated.
-- Insert a screwdriver all the way into the hole on the back of the steering wheel (approximately. 8 mm).
-- Turn the screwdriver toward the driver door -arrow A-. This will unlock the airbag unit locking mechanism -1- in -direction of arrow B-, on the right side of the steering wheel.
If it is not a multifunction steering wheel, then the airbag must be removed from the steering wheel bezel on the upper edge after actuating the lock.
-- Turn the steering wheel 180° and the airbag unit locking mechanism on the left side of the steering wheel will unlock as described.
If it is not a multifunction steering wheel, then the airbag must be removed from the steering wheel bezel on the upper edge after actuating the lock.
-- Turn the steering wheel back to its center position.
-- Loosen the airbag unit from the steering wheel.
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
-- Disconnect the airbag connector -2-.
-- Disconnect the connector -1-. This is necessary only on the multifunction steering wheel.
-- Connect the airbag connector -2- with the wiring harness to the back of the airbag unit.