Driver Side Airbag Module, Removing and Installing

Driver Side Airbag Module 03.98 -->, Removing And Installing

Removing
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Disengage steering column adjustment.
- Turn steering wheel - 1 - until steering wheel spoke is in a vertical position. Push steering column into uppermost position.
- Secure steering column adjustment.







- Insert a screwdriver of approx. 175 mm length into bore of steering wheel pan from rear (insert screwdriver approx. 45 mm).







- Press screwdriver in direction of - arrow -. In this case, clamp - 10 - will be pressed back and catch - 3 - of airbag module is released.
- Turn steering wheel back 180 ° and disengage second catch on opposite side.
- Turn steering wheel - 1 - to center position (wheels in straight-ahead position).

CAUTION: Electrostatic charges may result in involuntary deployment of airbag. Therefore, mechanic must be electrostatically discharged before disconnecting ignition- and Ground (GND) wires. This is done e.g. by briefly grasping chassis or door striker.







- Disconnect harness connector from airbag unit.







Installing
- Connect harness connector to airbag and push airbag into steering wheel until it locks.

CAUTION: Make sure no one is in vehicle.

- Switch on ignition.
- Close doors.







- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.