Removing and installing airbag unit on driver side (multifunction), vehicles manufactured as of 2007 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

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• Electrical connectors must engage fully (audibly and visibly).

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) — Switch on ignition.
2. Disconnect battery Electrical system27Disconnecting and connecting battery.
3. Move steering wheel to highest position.
4. Extend steering wheel as far as possible into passenger compartment.
5. Turn steering wheel to position in illustration.

6. Insert a screwdriver into hole in back of steering wheel.
7. Swivel screwdriver upwards (arrow A).
8. This action releases airbag unit fastener (arrow B) on left side of steering wheel.
9. Turn steering wheel 180° and release airbag unit fastener on right side of steering wheel as described.
10. Remove airbag unit from steering wheel.
11. ⚠ Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door. — Release connector locking device (in direction of arrow) and pull airbag connector (2) off.
12. Release Multifunction connector (4) on steering wheel (1) and remove airbag unit (3) from vehicle interior.
13. Insert airbag connector (2) into plug-in connector in (direction of arrow).
14. Reconnect Multifunction connector (4) on steering wheel (1). [Note: Electrical connectors must engage fully (audibly and visibly).]
15. Position airbag unit (3) correctly on steering wheel (1).
16. Push airbag unit (3), using even pressure, into steering wheel (1).
17. Check that airbag unit (3) is engaged on left and right sides in steering wheel (1).
18. Connect battery Electrical system27Disconnecting and connecting battery.
19. ⚠ 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. — 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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