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Airbag Unit, Standard Steering Wheel






Airbag Unit, Standard Steering Wheel

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.





1 - TORX Bolts T30 (Qty. 2)

Tightening specification 7 Nm.

2 - Steering Wheel

Removing and installing, refer to => Steering Steering

3 - Spiral Spring Connector

4 - Airbag Unit Connector

5 - Airbag Unit

Removing

- Disconnect the battery ground strap.

- Release steering column adjuster.

- Pull steering wheel - 2 - as far out as possible and up.

- Position steering wheel - 2 - vertically.

- Remove one TORX bolt T30 - 1 -.

- Turn steering wheel back a half turn and loosen second TORX bolt T30 - 1 -.

- Remove airbag unit connector - 4 -.

- Remove horn connector - 6 -.

- Place airbag unit - 5 - so padding faces upward.

Installing

- To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

- Ensure connector and securing clip engage completely (audibly).

- Ensure no wires are in contact with gas generator.

- Ensure airbag wiring is not kinked. Route airbag wiring in a loop to the left.

- Route horn wiring in a loop toward outside.

- Tighten bolts - 1 - (Qty. 2) to a tightening specification of 7 Nm.

- Switch on ignition.

CAUTION!
No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.

- Connect battery ground strap.

6 - Horn connector

7 - Socket Head Bolt

Tightening specification, Refer to => Steering Steering

8 - Steering Wheel Heating Connector

9 - Coil Connector with Slip Ring

Follow measures after connecting battery.

If the Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ( K75) shows a malfunction after assembly, DTC memory must be checked with Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System ( VAS 5051 A), cleared and then rechecked.