Removing and installing airbag unit on driver side (3-spoke steering wheel) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

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• The screwdriver mentioned in the following activities should be about 150 mm long and have a blade width of about 5 mm. Alternatively an angled screwdriver with a blade width of 5 mm may be used.
• Ensure that the electrical connectors are pushed fully onto stop and engage audibly.Ensure that no wires are trapped.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Observe safety instructions for airbags . — Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Connecting and disconnecting battery.
2. Move steering wheel to lowest position.
3. Extend steering wheel as far as possible into passenger compartment. [Note: The screwdriver mentioned in the following activities should be about 150 mm long and have a blade width of about 5 mm. Alternatively an angled screwdriver with a blade width of 5 mm may be used.]
4. ⚠ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is "“electrically discharged”". To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate. — Turn steering wheel to position shown.
5. Insert a screwdriver into hole in back of steering wheel as far as stop.

6. Turn screwdriver in direction of (arrow).
7. This releases airbag unit fastener (1) on right side of steering wheel.
8. Turn steering wheel 180° and release catch of airbag unit on left side of steering wheel as described.
9. Turn steering wheel back to centre position.
10. Remove airbag unit (1) from steering wheel.
11. Disconnect connector (3).
12. Release connector locking element, and disconnect connector (2). [Note: Ensure that the electrical connectors are pushed fully onto stop and engage audibly.Ensure that no wires are trapped.]
13. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Cable must be prevented from lying on balancer.Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is "“electrically discharged”". To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate. — Connect connectors (2) and (3).
14. Press airbag unit into steering wheel.
15. Lightly pull on the airbag unit to check whether airbag unit has engaged in steering wheel on right and left.
16. Switch ignition on.
17. ⚠ Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are repaired incorrectly, undesired triggering may occur after the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when connecting battery. — Connect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Connecting and disconnecting battery.
18. Finally, read and clear event memory of airbag control unit since faults may be stored as a result of disconnecting electrical connectors .

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