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

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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Volkswagen GTI Steering Wheel

The Volkswagen GTI Steering Wheel enables the driving force to have very clear control of the car as it turns every movement of the hands into a turn of the tires, thus enabling the driver to control the car with the slight twist. In the history of Volkswagen, the component is applied to provide the main connection in the steering system that transmits rotary input, either by rack and pinion gears or recirculating ball gears, which could operate either entirely mechanically, with hydraulic assistance, or via computer-controlled electric motors, each of which changes the steering weight and feedback. The older trims were more direct and mechanical; hydraulic systems were introduced to provide fluid boost to be able to manoeuvre easily even at low speeds, and the newer models are powered by the electric power steering so that it takes less effort and the engine is less stressed, which is how the model changed yet retained its sportiness. The replacement of the Steering Wheel usually is not very costy, and the owners are the ones who have access to basic tools that will enable them to do the replacement by themselves and save them the cost of labor. Due to its durability when applied continuously, it may begin vibrating, become stiff, or produce peculiar sounds, which is an indicator of the loss of control when handling precision and a quick replacement is a prudent measure to take. The subsequent generations of GTI enjoy the benefit of the more refined electric steering, but all Volkswagen hot hatches carry the timeless essence of a durable, well-connected Steering Wheel, which will always be regarded as the primary command center of the driver and whose Volkswagen spirit will never die.

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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 GTI?
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.