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How to Remove the Steering Wheel and Airbag of the Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan BW, MK 2, AD - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Part: Steering wheel

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In this video, see how to remove the steering wheel and airbag of the Volkswagen Tiguan. First, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery: you will be working on the airbag and you don’t want it to explode in your face.

Behind the steering wheel, there are two small holes, which can be seen by fully turning the steering wheel. Locate the first hole and release the first spring; turn it completely in the opposite direction and with the same screwdriver, release the second spring by pressing in the second hole.

Remove the central part of the steering wheel, which is the airbag, by disconnecting the electrical connector. Now, using an M12 socket, unscrew the central bolt of the steering wheel to remove it.


Updated on 7 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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