Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing driver side airbag igniter -N95-
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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Commercially available Torx screwdriver T25 of approx. 100
mm length |
WARNING
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Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic
components
→ Chapter. |
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Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic
components
→ Chapter. |
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Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. |
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Use the full adjustment range of the steering column
adjustment for this purpose. |
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Remove upper steering column trim
→ Chapter. |
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Turn steering wheel so that the opening on backside of
steering wheel is exactly in top position. |
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Release -arrows- locking
bracket -1- for driver side airbag
-2-. To do this, use a Torx
screwdriver T25 of approx. 100 mm length. |
 Note
| If a flat-bladed screwdriver is used, wires may become
damaged. |
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Turn steering wheel through 180° and repeat procedure on
opposite side of steering wheel. |
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Return steering wheel to mid-position (wheels pointing
straight ahead). |
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For “e-Golfs” or “Golf GTEs”, disconnect the maintenance
connector for high-voltage system -TW-. |
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Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. |
WARNING
| Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g.
separating the electrical connector), the person
handling them must ensure that he/she is “electrically
discharged”. To do this e.g. briefly touch the door
striker plate. |
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Position driver side airbag -1- in
steering wheel and push it in until it audibly engages. Hands must be
positioned on edges for this. |
WARNING
| Battery must be connected with ignition switched on.
If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt
tensioners) are repaired incorrectly, undesired
triggering may occur after the battery is connected.
Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when connecting
battery. |
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For “e-Golfs” or “Golf GTEs”, connect the maintenance
connector for high-voltage system -TW-. |
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Connect battery earth cable with ignition switched on
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. |
WARNING
| If the ignition has not yet been switched on after
the battery has been reconnected “warning lamps in dash
panel insert are off”, the ignition (key or button) must
only be switched on while sitting on the driver seat and
with the seat set to rearmost position. |
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Finally, read and clear event memory of airbag control unit
since faults may be stored as a result of disconnecting
electrical connectors → Vehicle
diagnostic tester. |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - driver side airbag“ |
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1 -
Catch
To release, use a Torx screwdriver T25 of approx. 100 mm length
2 -
Steering column electronics control unit -J527-
With ...
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WARNING
Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic
components
→ Chapter.
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