Airbag Unit With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment of pyrotechnic components.

- Always connect the battery when the ignition is switched on.

- There must not be anyone in the vehicle interior when connecting the battery.

- If the ignition is not switched on after the battery is reconnected, only switch on the ignition with the driver seat in the rearmost position.

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are pushed in all the way and that they engage audibly.

Make sure the wires are not pinched.

-- Connect the connector.

-- Press in the connector to secure it in the pockets on the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Unit

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-- Position the driver side airbag -1- in the steering wheel and press on the edge with both hands until it locks into place.

CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment of pyrotechnic components.

- Always connect the battery when the ignition is switched on.

- There must not be anyone in the vehicle interior when connecting the battery.

- If the ignition is not switched on after the battery is reconnected, only switch on the ignition with the driver seat in the rearmost position.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Check and erase the airbag control module DTC memory because faults can be stored from when the connectors are disconnected. Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.