Removing the Airbag

[Lucas_R]

Easy - i have removed quite a few steering wheels from airbag equipped cars (including VW such as my old Mk6 R). The process is the same really regardless of make and model of the car.

If its anything like my Golf you will need some Torx bits to remove the screws that hold the airbag in place. Like this: https://www.bunnings.com.au/kincrome...t-set_p6060174

Just disconnect the battery first so there is no power, then there are either some screws or clips holding the airbag in (accessible from behind/under the wheel) and then out it comes. Couple of wires on the back to disconnect.

Store the airbag facing upwards and not near you incase it goes off (very very unlikely but you never know).

Do what you need to to and then refit everything. Reconnect battery power as the last thing.

[bernardo]

Thanks Lucas. I will have a look for the torx screws. It's not like the Golf. I have a Golf as week and the access to the airbag spring release is easy, but the Polo, for some reason, is different.