Airbag Unit (Multi-Function Steering Wheel), Assembly Overview

Airbag Unit (multi-function Steering Wheel), Assembly Overview

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for working on airbag.







1. Torx bolts T30 (2x)
- Tightening torque 7 Nm

2. Steering wheel
3. Connector for coil
4. Connector for airbag unit

5. Airbag unit
- Removing
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Release steering column adjuster.
- Pull steering wheel - 2 - outward and upward as far as possible.
- Move steering wheel - 2 - to vertical position.
- Remove Torx bolt T30 -1 -.
- Turn steering wheel half a turn back and release second Torx bolt T 30 -1-.
- Disconnect connector for airbag unit - 4 -.
- Put airbag unit down - 5 - with impact cushion facing upward.

- Installing
- Installation is in reverse order of removal.
- Ensure that connector and catch engage fully (i.e. audibly).
- Ensure that no cable is on gas generator.
- Ensure that airbag cable is not trapped. Lay airbag cable in a loop to the left.
- Tighten bolts -1 - (2x) to a torque of 7 Nm.
- Switch ignition on.

CAUTION: There must be no one in the vehicle when the battery is being connected.

- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.

6. Multi-point socket head bolt
Tightening torque 50 Nm

7. Supply cable
8. Clip
9. Connector for multi-function steering wheel
10. Connector for heated steering wheel
11. Self-cancelling ring with slip ring

NOTE:
- After connecting the battery observe the necessary measures.
- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 signals a malfunction after assembly, use vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 A to interrogate, erase and then again interrogate DTC memory.