V8 Quattro V8-3562cc 3.6L DOHC (PT) (1990)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation of Air Bag
Removal
1. Disarm airbag system. See: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair
- Disconnect battery ground cable and cover negative terminal during work on airbag unit.
- Disconnect connector for voltage supply.
2. Remove No. 30 torx head screws on both sides of steering wheel.
3. Disconnect airbag unit from steering wheel carefully and tilt downward.
4. Lift up safety clamp, then disconnect electrical connector from airbag unit.
Caution! Do not place removed airbag unit face down on vinyl horn pad side. Audi rings must face upwards.
Installation
5. Connect electrical connector to airbag unit, then position airbag unit in steering wheel.
6. Fasten clamp securing airbag wiring terminal, then install and torque torx head bolts to 6 Nm (53 in lb).
7. Connect voltage supply connector, then ensure no one is in vehicle and connect battery ground cable.