Driver Airbag

Driver Airbag Igniter (N95) and Driver Airbag Igniter 2 (N250)

Removing


• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

• Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storage, Transporting and Disposal ] Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storage, Transporting and Disposal.

- Move the steering wheel as far down as possible.

- Switch the ignition on.

- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on.

- Turn the steering wheel so the cap - 1 - on the rear side of it faces upward. This is approximately the 12:00 position.






- Tape off the upper trim panel for the steering column switch module in the area of the airbag threaded connection to avoid damaging the surface.

- Pry the cap off - arrow -.

- Remove the driver airbag bolt - arrow -.






- Turn the steering wheel 180° and repeat the procedure on the opposite side.

- Bring the steering wheel back into the center (wheels are straight).







Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must discharge static electricity. For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

- Remove the driver airbag from the steering wheel slightly.

- Pull the connector lock - 1 - up to the stop - arrow - to disconnect the connector - 2 -.

- Vehicles with a multifunction and Tiptronic steering wheel: Disconnect the connector - 3 -.

- Remove the airbag - 4 -.


Set the airbag down so the padding faces upward.

Installation


• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

• Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must discharge static electricity. For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

• Make sure the wires do not get caught.

- Connect the spiral spring electrical connector with the airbag connector coupling on the coil connector with slip ring.

- Position the driver airbag in the steering wheel.

- Install the 2 bolts - arrow - for securing the driver airbag approximately 2 turns.






- Press horn about 3 times to achieve even gap dimension.

- Do not touch the airbag anymore.

- Tighten screws - arrow -.

- Press cover cap into cut-out on steering wheel.


Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on.

- Finally, check the airbag control unit event memory and erase it so that faults can be saved when disconnecting the harness connector using the -> Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Driver Airbag Overview ] Driver Airbag Overview.