Removing and installing airbag unit on driver side ►1/2014 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 601, 641, 643, 603

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• Insert airbag connector into plug-in connector. The airbag connector must audibly engage.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) Observe the special instructions for driver and front passenger airbags . — Switch on ignition.
2. Disconnect vehicle battery Electrical system27Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
3. Move steering wheel to lowest position.
4. Extend steering wheel as far as possible into passenger compartment.
5. Turn steering wheel 90 degrees to left.

6. Insert a screwdriver into hole in back of steering wheel to stop (approx. 18 mm) on left edge of opening.
7. Pull screwdriver upwards (arrow).
8. Turn steering wheel 180° and release airbag unit catch on left side of steering wheel as described.
9. Turn steering wheel back 90° (to middle position).
10. Release 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 lock (in direction of arrow) and pull airbag connector (1) off.
12. Insert airbag connector into plug-in connector. The airbag connector must audibly engage.
13. Press airbag unit into steering wheel.
14. Check that airbag unit is engaged on left and right sides in steering wheel.
15. Switch on ignition.
16. ⚠ Ensure that nobody is in vehicle. — Reconnect vehicle battery Electrical system27Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
17. 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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