Passat Wagon 4Motion V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2003)
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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 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 (Passat W8 only)
Removing
CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for working on airbags.
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Disconnect vehicle battery.
