What precautions should be taken when disconnecting the battery and removing the airbag module from the steering wheel on Volkswagen Golf R?

When the battery is changed, a number of systems would have to be re-learned before they can operate correctly. Start by pulling up the car with the wheels facing straight and unhooking the cable of the negative battery contact. In the case of 2014 and older models, the steering wheel should be in its lowest position and pushed out to the utmost length and turning the wheel counter clockwise about 90 degrees. Find the opening, insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver in the opening and twist the screwdriver to the left to loosen the retainer. Turn the steering wheel 180 clockwise then repeat the steps to unlock the left side retainer by turning the steering wheel 180 clockwise and then proceed to carefully remove the airbag module off the steering wheel and disconnect the electrical connectors and then remove the airbag. With 2015 and subsequent models, turn the steering wheel 90 degrees off-center, counterclockwise and insert a 5 or 6 mm Allen wrench or punch into the access hole and press the tool parallel to the steering column and slightly lifting to release the internal spring. You will have to repeat the process in 180 degrees then you will have to very carefully peel off the airbag lying in the steering wheel as a way of disconnecting the electrical connectors and removing it. In the event that steering wheel has never been removed, there might be a layer of plastic over the tool access hole. Place the module in a safe place with the airbag side upwards. Then, take out the steering wheel bolt with a 12 mm, 12-point spline-drive bit, and note the steering wheel location with regard to the steering shaft in the event there are no alignment marks. Unscrew the steering wheel off the shaft, observing how any electrical wire harnesses are routed and, where necessary, tap it towards the middle or twist it as one pulls it up. Apply a bit of tape over the clock-spring to ensure that it does not turn. To install, screw the wheel onto the steering shaft, aligning the index marks and connecting any wiring harnesses and screw a new steering wheel bolt and tighten it to the appropriate torque. Install the electrical contacts of the horn and airbag module and attach the airbag module to the steering wheel and fix it.

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The Volkswagen Golf R Steering Wheel provides perfect control, with the hand movements of the driver converting into a well-controlled turn of the front wheels, allowing the hot hatch to change its direction with little effort and maximum confidence. Similar to any contemporary steering system, it is based on a rack-and-pinion mechanism that may operate independently or with the assistance of hydraulic or electrical power, so that even a minor turn is converted into the correct angles of the wheels. The primitive models had a three-spoke, heavier design with cruise and audio controls, and subsequent models were sportier, with a flat-bottom rim wrapped in grippy leather, providing more knee clearance during aggressive driving and adding paddle shifters to quickly switch gears. Throughout the generations, Volkswagen has maintained the diameter small enough to ensure that the reaction time is fast and the road feel is communicative. Vibration, stiffness, or strange sounds are typical signs of wear, which indicate that a Steering Wheel should be replaced, as a compromised Steering Wheel may result in less control of the car and decreased safety. Its modular mounting hub and straightforward fastener layout allow an owner who has the right tools to easily replace the Steering Wheel at home, although correct wrenching on the retaining bolt is important. For drivers, the Volkswagen rim is smooth and responsive, and since Volkswagen pays attention to resilience, the majority of its users can spend years cornering comfortably before thinking of an upgrade, so all Golf R models are connected and easy to handle.

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Q: What precautions should be taken when disconnecting the battery and removing the airbag module from the steering wheel on Volkswagen Golf R?
A:
When the battery is changed, a number of systems would have to be re-learned before they can operate correctly. Start by pulling up the car with the wheels facing straight and unhooking the cable of the negative battery contact. In the case of 2014 and older models, the steering wheel should be in its lowest position and pushed out to the utmost length and turning the wheel counter clockwise about 90 degrees. Find the opening, insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver in the opening and twist the screwdriver to the left to loosen the retainer. Turn the steering wheel 180 clockwise then repeat the steps to unlock the left side retainer by turning the steering wheel 180 clockwise and then proceed to carefully remove the airbag module off the steering wheel and disconnect the electrical connectors and then remove the airbag. With 2015 and subsequent models, turn the steering wheel 90 degrees off-center, counterclockwise and insert a 5 or 6 mm Allen wrench or punch into the access hole and press the tool parallel to the steering column and slightly lifting to release the internal spring. You will have to repeat the process in 180 degrees then you will have to very carefully peel off the airbag lying in the steering wheel as a way of disconnecting the electrical connectors and removing it. In the event that steering wheel has never been removed, there might be a layer of plastic over the tool access hole. Place the module in a safe place with the airbag side upwards. Then, take out the steering wheel bolt with a 12 mm, 12-point spline-drive bit, and note the steering wheel location with regard to the steering shaft in the event there are no alignment marks. Unscrew the steering wheel off the shaft, observing how any electrical wire harnesses are routed and, where necessary, tap it towards the middle or twist it as one pulls it up. Apply a bit of tape over the clock-spring to ensure that it does not turn. To install, screw the wheel onto the steering shaft, aligning the index marks and connecting any wiring harnesses and screw a new steering wheel bolt and tighten it to the appropriate torque. Install the electrical contacts of the horn and airbag module and attach the airbag module to the steering wheel and fix it.