Airbag removal

[LL - NY]

If it was, why would Audi want us to disconnect it before removing (and
electrically disconnecting at the steering wheel) the airbag? (not doubting
you, just wondering?)

LL - NY

On 3/9/06, Bob D <mx at maxboostracing.com> wrote:
>
> I thought it was a static grounding connector... not sure though.
>
>
> LL - NY wrote:
>
> 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> <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> <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> <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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