Driver's Airbag

Driver's airbag

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Removing battery cable and replacing decals
Ignition off.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.

Warning! For information about the handling and storage of pyrotechnical SRS units, see: Handling non-deployed pyrotechnical part Handling Non-Deployed Pyrotechnical Part.

Note! Replace the decals for the safety equipment. See: Positioning safety labels .

Warning! Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed pyrotechnical SRS unit. There is a risk of the seat belt tensioner deploying.

Warning! A pyrotechnical SRS unit must never be unscrewed, repaired or moved to another vehicle.

Removing driver's airbag (SRS)




Move the ignition key to position II.
Turn the steering wheel a quarter turn to access the 2 holes on the rear of the steering wheel.




Insert a screwdriver in the holes on the reverse of the steering wheel. The screwdriver must be at a right-angle to the rear surface of the steering wheel.
Place the screwdriver point against the top of the spring clip as illustrated.
Pry the screwdriver up against the upper edge of the hole (2) so that the point of the screwdriver presses down the catch (1) until the catch releases.
Turn the steering wheel half a turn in the opposite direction. Repeat the process on the other side.
Turn the steering wheel to the neutral position.
Fold out the airbag.




Disconnect the 2 connectors (2) for the ignition cables.
Remove the airbag.

Installing driver's airbag (SRS)
Install the 2 connectors.
Press the airbag into place.

Note! Ensure that the wiring is not trapped during installation.

Ignition on.
Install the battery negative lead. See

Inspecting the SRS (supplemental restraint system)
Carry out a final inspection. See: Supplementary restraint system (SRS), inspection Testing and Inspection