Will Cheyney Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 I purchased a new 3 spoke steering wheel airbag to replace the slightly scratched one currently sitting in my Lupo GTI.I just wanted to check a few things with people who have gone through this procedure before.These are the steps I have gathered that I need to go through:1). Disconnect negative (-) battery cable2). Remove airbag by releasing 2 clips from the back3). Disconnect any wiring4). Do steps 3 - 1 in reverse with new airbagOnce I've reconnected the battery is there anything I need to do/check?Other than loosing the trip counter, clock time and having to re-key the radio, is there anything else I should know about or that may reset or cause problems?Will the airbag light be stuck on afterwards? Any tips, advice or info will be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Airbag light shouldnt come on. Its a right bugger to get off the wheel though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Cheyney Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Thanks - so I've heard. I'm going to be attempting the operation this weekend.Any other advice or info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 When you unclip the airbag, leave it in situ and just pull it out a few inches so you can unplug the wires - I pulled mine off and broke the connections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Cheyney Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Try as I might, I just can't get the airbag unhooked... I can feel the springs but I can't release any clips.Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Try as I might, I just can't get the airbag unhooked... I can feel the springs but I can't release any clips.Help!Just look at the new airbag, it's the wire ring you need to flick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Cheyney Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Just look at the new airbag, it's the wire ring you need to flick.Just re-read the how to. So. What I'm trying to do is get the screw driver head above the spring so that I can pry it down (not compress the spring). Is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) Just re-read the how to. So. What I'm trying to do is get the screw driver head above the spring so that I can pry it down (not compress the spring). Is that right?urmmm.. Cant remember.Careful, cause I think the how to is for a Golf, no 100% the same.Wait 10mins, I will copy the guides from ETKA. Edited January 16, 2010 by 99hjhm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) http://forums.clublu...showtopic=62630 <------ GUIDE HERE! Edited January 16, 2010 by 99hjhm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Cheyney Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 http://forums.clublu...showtopic=62630 <------ GUIDE HERE!Thanks. Securing hooks look different in the guide you've posted though. I've managed to get the left and the right side unclipped but now the bottom spoke is firmly stuck in still and there isn't a third hole! How do I unclip the bottom one? Sorry for being so inept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Dont worry about that one, should slide up off that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Cheyney Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) Done it! Just had to be a bit rougher than I thought. The operation was a success!Having just looked at the behind of the wheel you're diagram you've just uploaded is spot on.Only thing I had to do was remove the 2 small clips from the old airbag on the new one.Reconnected the battery and no airbag faults/warning light on the dash.Thanks you for all your help! Edited January 16, 2010 by Will Cheyney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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