New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Steering Wheel
Airbag
CAUTION!
‹› Advanced airbags of passenger side in New Beetle sedan or convertible which only partially deployed, can cause severe injuries when
second stage suddenly deploys.
‹› When working with airbag systems and transporting airbag units that have not deployed or have not completely deployed, strictly
follow safety precautions.
‹› Never dispose of advanced passenger side airbag units of New Beetle sedan or convertible in waste or together with other materials to
be scrapped.
Steering Wheel
Removal
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Remove the driver airbag unit. Refer to => [ Driver Airbag Unit Assembly Overview ] See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service
and Repair/Airbag (Overviews)/Driver Airbag Unit Assembly Overview.
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Disconnect the airbag unit wiring harness connector.
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Turn steering wheel - 2 - to center position (wheels in straight-ahead position).
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Remove the hex socket head screw - 1 -. Tightening specification: 60 Nm
‹› Bolt is coated with locking compound and may be reused up to five times. Press in a punch indentation after each installation
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Pull steering wheel - 2 - off steering column.
Installation
Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.