Steering Wheel With Airbag, Assembly Overview

Steering wheel with airbag, servicing

Airbag functional check and airbag On Board Diagnostic (OBD) program refer to Restraint Systems, Air Bag Systems, Testing and Inspection, Procedures Testing and Inspection

WARNING: The airbag igniter is an explosive device. Handled improperly or without adequate safeguards, it can be accidently activated and cause serious personal injury. To guard against personal injury or airbag system failure, only trained Volkswagen Service technicians should test disassemble or service the airbag system.
Before starting any work on the steering components of an airbag equipped car, read all safety precautions.

NOTE: Parts marked with an asterisk (*) can only be used when the horn button lower section is equipped with screws.






1. Steering column

2. Steering wheel for airbag
Removing and installing refer to, Steering Wheel With Airbag, Removing & Installing Steering Wheel With Airbag, Removing & Installing
Removing and installing spiral spring, Refer to Airbag Spiral Spring, Removing & Installing Airbag Spiral Spring, Removing & Installing

3. Socket-head bolt 7 Nm (62 in lb)
Always replace

4. Left horn button lower section*
Replacement part from repair kit

5. Left horn button lower section (standard)
Not supplied as replacement part

6. Torx screw T10

7. Contact with cable
Replacement part from repair kit

8. Right horn button lower section*
Replacement part from repair kit

9. Right horn button lower section (standard)
Not supplied as replacement part

10. Hex nut 50 Nm (37 ft lb)

11. Left horn button upper section
When replacing lower section use upper section from repair kit
Always replace both buttons

12. Airbag unit
Removing and installing, Refer to Airbag Unit, Removing & Installing Airbag Unit, Removing & Installing

13. Right horn button upper section
When replacing lower section use upper section from repair kit
Always replace both buttons