Airbag removal

[LL - NY]

As I recall, it was a PITA to find the first time. Once I found it, it
wasn't a big deal. I imagine it may be some form of shorting device. It's
purpose is never explained, it just says DO IT!

LL - NY - My Audi's got 2 bombs!

On 3/9/06, Robert Rossato <r0ssat0_987 at att.net> wrote:
>
> Yeah, I could never find the other connector (though I thought it was
> above the ECU or that general area) so I only removed the connector under
> the covers behind the steering wheel.  Did that 2-3 times so far.  I've
> always disconnected the battery and let it sit for a while to dissipate any
> charge in capacitors that may remain before disconnecting the air bag.
>
> bob
>
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "LL - NY" <larrycleung at gmail.com>
> > Bentley also says to remove the Airbag you MUST disconnect a connector
> in
> > the center console near the left side of the shifter (as I recall).
> Can't
> > recall the color of the connector,
> > but it was pretty much the only one there. Only safe way to be sure, get
> a
> > Bentley.
> >
> > LL - NY
> >
> > On 3/9/06, John Larson <j.d.larson at verizon.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > You wrote:
> > >
> > > "Folks
> > > i need to remove the airbag from the steering wheel of my 1996 s6 so i
> can
> > > take the wheel off and put it back on straight, any btdt out there for
> > > this,
> > > i am assuming disconnect battery and be very gentle."
> > >
> > > This could be a mistake.  There are relationships between the clock
> spring
> > > mechanism, the shaft, and the wheel that can get out of whack and end
> in a
> > > REAL problem.  If the wheel's not far out of line, adjust it with the
> tie
> > > rods, like the alignment guys are SUPPOSED to do.  To answer your
> > > question,
> > > though, the procedure is clearly spelled out in the Bentley
> manual.  John
> > >
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