Driver Side Airbag Unit, Through 05.2011: Removing
Follow all Safety Precautions when working on an airbag. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A6, 09M] Removal and Installation
-- Adjust steering wheel height so that it is located in the highest position.
-- Adjust steering wheel depth (reach) so it is in the fully extended position.
-- Turn steering wheel into the position depicted.
-- Insert a screwdriver into hole on rear side of steering wheel until it stops (approx. 8 mm).
-- Turn the screwdriver in the direction of passenger side door -arrow- ; this unlocks the airbag unit locking frame on the right side of the steering wheel.
-- Turn steering wheel 180° and disengage airbag unit locking mechanism on left side of steering wheel as described.
-- Turn steering wheel back 90° into center position.
-- Remove airbag unit from steering wheel.
Electrostatic discharges can lead to unintended deployment of the airbag. Therefore, the technician must discharge static electricity from the body before disconnecting the ignition wire and ground wire. This is done, for example, by briefly touching the body or the door striker or pin.
-- Disconnect the connector -1-.
This connector is only installed with multifunction steering wheel.
-- Release connector lock -in direction of arrow- and disconnect airbag connector -2-.