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Press screwdriver in direction of arrow. In this case, clamp - will be pressed back and the catch - of the airbag unit will thereby disengage.

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Turn steering wheel back 180 ° and disengage the second catch on the opposite side.

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Turn steering wheel - to center position (wheels in straight-ahead position).

CAUTION:  Electrostatic charges may result in involuntary deployment of the airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must be electrostatically
discharged before disconnecting ignition- and Ground (GND) wires. This is done e.g. by briefly grasping the chassis or door striker.

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Disconnect harness connector from airbag unit.

Installing

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Connect wiring harness of drivers side airbag.

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Push airbag unit into steering wheel.

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Check whether airbag unit is engaged in steering wheel completely.

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Switch ignition on.

CAUTION:  Make sure no one is in the vehicle.

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Connect vehicle battery.

Vehicles with three-spoke steering wheel (except Passat W8)

Assembly overview

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