Removing and installing driver's airbag unit: Audi A2

🧭 Before you start

Observe the airbag safety precautions, release the column adjuster and pull the wheel out and up. Slacken one Torx T30 bolt, turn the wheel half a turn and slacken the other. Unplug the airbag and set it down cushion up. Refit, make sure the connector clicks home, then reconnect the battery with ignition on and the car empty and check the warning lamp and vehicle equipment.

Fits: Audi A2 (8Z)

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• Store the removed unit with the impact cushion facing upwards.
• The connector must be heard to engage fully.
• Ensure nobody is in the vehicle when the battery is reconnected with ignition on.
• If the airbag warning lamp shows a fault, interrogate the fault memory.
• Check radio, clock and electric windows after reconnecting the battery.

Written for this job from the workshop steps below · TorqFix editorial.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Always consult current safety precautions for working on airbags . — Release steering column adjuster.
2. Pull steering wheel out and up as far as possible.
3. Move steering wheel to vertical position.
4. Slacken off one Torx bolt T30.
5. Turn steering wheel back by 1/2 a turn and slacken off second Torx bolt T30.

6. Unplug connector (3) from airbag unit.
7. Set down airbag unit with impact cushion facing upwards.
8. Make sure connectors are heard to fully engage.
9. ⚠ Make sure there is no-one in the vehicle. — Switch on ignition and connect battery earth strap. [Note: After connecting battery, remember to check vehicle equipment (radio, clock, electric window lifters,...). 27If airbag warning lamp (K75) indicates a fault following installation, use vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051 A to erase and re-interrogate fault memory.]

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