Overview - Driver Side Airbag

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Driver Side Airbag

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Locking Bracket
- Use a screwdriver or a similar tool to unlock
- Maximum total length of the tool: 100 mm
Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-
- With Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138-
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE .
Steering Wheel without Multifunction
- Equipped on some models
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING WHEEL .
Wiring Harness without Multifunction
- For Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-
- Replacing. Refer to AIRBAG CONNECTOR, REPLACING .
- Press in to secure in the pockets on the steering wheel.
Driver Side Airbag
- With Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-
  WARNING:
  Observe the safety precautions for pyrotechnical components Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING WHEEL .
Steering Wheel with Multifunction
- Equipped on some models
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING WHEEL .
Wiring Harness with Multifunction
- For Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-
- Replacing. Refer to AIRBAG CONNECTOR, REPLACING .
- Press in to secure in the pockets on the steering wheel.
Driver Side Airbag
- With Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-
  WARNING:
  Observe the safety precautions for pyrotechnical components Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING WHEEL .