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Old May 7, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Default How to remove turn signal assembly..

and replacing it with a new one, anyone have a write up on this? or have any steps how to go about doing this?? thanks
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Old May 7, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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You mean the turn signal part of 2-piece headlights? There's a clip that holds it in place at the back, the turn signal and headlight slide together.
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Old May 7, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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yes this is a two piece part of the headlight switch to...does it just come out with a clip?
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Old May 8, 2010 | 03:57 AM
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does this require to remove the airbad and the steering wheel and work my way back to the turn signal/head light switch
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Old May 8, 2010 | 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by eric7soccer
does this require to remove the airbad and the steering wheel and work my way back to the turn signal/head light switch
Yes it does. First disconnect the battery whenever you're going to pull an air bag. But it's air bag, steering wheel (do yourself a favor and mark the position of the wheel on the steering shaft before you pull it) and a lot of small screws to get the signal assembly off.

I think Edwardo is thinking of the two piece headlight/turn signal on the early B5's.
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Old May 8, 2010 | 04:27 AM
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There is no reason to disconnect the battery to pull an airbag. Turning off the key does the exact same thing.
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Old May 8, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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You sure 4driver4? Can't you make an air bag light with the battery still connected?
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Old May 8, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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Air bag control unit powers up with the key. It also has internal capacitors to give it a few more seconds of power in a sudden power loss.

It's safer to turn the key off and go get a coffee or beer before proceeding than it is to shut down the car, disconnect the battery and jump right in.
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Old May 8, 2010 | 04:48 AM
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Maybe that's why I threw an air bag light when I did that job once. I was out of beer.
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Old May 8, 2010 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 4Driver4
Air bag control unit powers up with the key. It also has internal capacitors to give it a few more seconds of power in a sudden power loss.

It's safer to turn the key off and go get a coffee or beer before proceeding than it is to shut down the car, disconnect the battery and jump right in.
Very well said i will grab a beer or 2 in the process of waiting thanks for the telly guys
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