Removing and Installing or Replacing Airbag Unit (Inserted Airbag Unit)

Removing and installing or replacing airbag unit (inserted airbag unit)



Warning!
Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury by the airbag unit.
- Comply with safety regulations for handling components with gas generators.
- Do not exert any force on the airbag unit.
- Use only specified tools for releasing the airbag unit.
NOTE: Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the airbag unit and thereby cause serious injury.

Important!
Steering wheel must be replaced if airbag unit has been triggered.
Follow procedure after airbag triggering. Procedures


Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead. Instructions For Disconnecting and Connecting Battery





Insert screwdriver (2) at an angle into opening on reverse side of steering wheel until a spring resistance is felt (approx. 3cm).

Press spring leg (1) with screwdriver (2) up to stop and pull airbag unit away from steering wheel.

Repeat procedure on other side.


Installation:
- Make sure electrical leads are correctly positioned.

Snap airbag unit with uniform pressing force plane-parallel in direction of steering column shaft into steering wheel.

Warning!
Danger of injury!
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards.





Open locks (1) and detach plug.

Remove airbag unit.

Installation:
- Connect plugs to connections of same colour on airbag unit.