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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2007TOUAREG 3.6 EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALHORNSCOMMUNICATION91 COMMUNICATIONREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCONTROL UNIT IN STEERING WHEEL -E221
2007 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6 E

Control Unit In Steering Wheel -E221

2007 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6 ESECTION Control Unit In Steering Wheel -E221

Before starting repair work, perform the following:

-- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

Removing 

-- Remove driver's side airbag unit. Refer to Removal and Installation

NOTE:

Position the uninstalled airbag unit so that it is not directly in your field of view.

Before starting repair work on removed airbag unit, electrostatically discharge yourself. This is accomplished by, for example, touching grounded metal like water pipes, heating pipes or metal carriers.

-- Remove driver's airbag attachment panel. Refer to Removal and Installation

-- Lay aside removed airbag unit on soft surface with top side facing down (this applies only to following repair work).

-- Disengage harness connectors -arrows- and disconnect them.

Fig 1: Identifying Harness Connectors
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-- Remove 4 mounting bolts from signal horn operation -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Bolts For Signal Horn Operation
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-- Before removing bracket for signal horn operation, disengage harness connector of airbag unit and disconnect -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Harness Connector Of Airbag Unit
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-- With signal horn operation removed, press retainer clips inward -arrow- and remove control head upward.

Fig 4: Identifying Retainer Clips
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Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal.

When installing make sure to insert ball heads of control head -arrow- into mountings on airbag.

Fig 5: Identifying Ball Heads Of Control Head
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.