Removing and installing airbag unit on driver side — VW

Removing and installing airbag unit on driver side
Note
Removal and installation are described for conventional airbag unit on driver side. Removal and installation of airbag unit on driver side for multifunction steering wheel are similar.
Removing
WARNING
Safety regulations must be observed when working with pyrotechnic components
Chapter
.
Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery
.
Note
The bolts
5
are integrated in the steering wheel and cannot be removed or renewed.
For reasons of clarity, the bolt is shown removed in this diagram.
Turn steering wheel
1
to centre position.
Remove bolts
5
on left and right from back of steering wheel
1
.
WARNING
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 carried out e.g. by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
Remove airbag unit on driver side
2
from steering wheel
1
by carefully taking it out forwards.
Disconnect connector
4
.
Slide locking device on connector
3
in direction of
arrow A
.
Using a suitable tool, release locking mechanism in
direction of arrow B
and disconnect connector
3
from airbag unit on driver side
2
.
Installing
WARNING
Safety regulations must be observed when working with pyrotechnic components
Chapter
.
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.
Note
The bolts
5
are integrated in the steering wheel and cannot be removed or renewed.
For reasons of clarity, the bolt is shown removed in this diagram.
Connect connectors
3
and
4
on airbag unit
2
.
Press in fastener on connector
3
in direction of
arrow B
.
Slide fastener on connector
3
in direction of
arrow A
.
Install airbag unit
2
to steering wheel
1
.
Secure airbag unit
2
on left and right of steering wheel
1
with bolts
5
.
WARNING
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 system
Rep. gr.
27
Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery
.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torques
Airbag unit
6 Nm