Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 741

length into bore of steering wheel pan
from rear (insert screwdriver approx. 45
mm).

- Press screwdriver in direction of - arrow
- . In this case, clamp - 10 - will be
pressed back and catch - 3 - of airbag unit
will reby release.

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

- Turn steering wheel - 1 - to center
position (wheels in straight-ahead
position).

Caution!

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

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- Disconnect harness connector from
airbag unit.

Installing

- Connect harness connector for airbag module to steering
wheel pan and press airbag unit into steering wheel.

Note:

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Only steering wheels and airbag units of same
manufacturer can be installed.

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Check wher all catches for airbag unit are locked in
steering wheel.

- Switch ignition on.

Caution!

Make sure no one is in vehicle.

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- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap

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Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 27,

disconnecting and connecting battery

Note:

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If engine Electronic Control Module (ECM) is subject
to low voltage with ignition on, DTC memory and
Readiness code must be checked

⇒ Repair Manual,

On Board Diagnostic Fuel Injection Ignition, Repair
Group 01.

Drivers side airbag unit, assembly overview
(Three-spoke steering wheel)

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1. Steering wheel

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Removing

69-4, Steering

wheel, removing and installing

2. Connector

3. Catches

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are disengaged from back side
of steering wheel

4. Airbag unit (with Airbag igniter,

driver side -N95-)

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Removing

69-4, Driver side

airbag unit , removing and
installing (Three-spoke
steering wheel)

5. Socket-head bolt

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55 Nm

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coated with locking compound

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may be used up to five times

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press in a punch indentation
after each installation

6. Securing plate

7. Airbag spiral spring/return spring

with slip ring -F138-

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Removing

69-4, Airbag

spiral spring/return spring with
slip ring -F138-, removing and
installing

8. Trim

9. Clip

Driver side airbag unit , removing and
installing (Three-spoke steering wheel)

Removing

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