Driver Airbag Module, Removing and Installing
Driver Airbag Module, Removing And Installing
NOTE:
- Removal and installation of airbag unit is described for multi-function steering wheel.
- The screwdriver mentioned in the following should be about 175 mm long and have a blade width of 7 mm.
Removing
CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for working on airbags
- Disconnect vehicle battery
- Adjust steering wheel height so that it is located in the highest position.
- Adjust steering wheel depth (reach) so it is in the fully extended position.
- Turn steering wheel into the position depicted.
- Insert a screwdriver into hole on rear side of steering wheel until it stops (approx. 8 mm).
- Turn the screwdriver in the direction of passengers side door - arrow -; this unlocks the airbag unit locking frame on the right side of the steering wheel.
- Turn steering wheel 180° and disengage airbag unit locking mechanism on left side of steering wheel as described.
- Turn steering wheel back 90° into center position.
- Remove airbag unit from steering wheel.
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharges can lead to an unintended deployment of the airbag. Therefore the technician must discharge static electricity from the body before separating the ignition and ground wiring. This is done e.g. by briefly touching the body or the door striker or pin.
- Press connector lock and disconnect connector - 1 -.
NOTE: This connector is only installed with multifunction steering wheel.
- Release connector lock - in direction of arrow - and disconnect airbag connector - 2 -.
Installing
- Check whether wiring harness - 3 - is routed as shown in the illustration.
- Insert airbag connector - 2 - into connector coupling. Airbag connector must engage audibly.
- Insert connector - 1 - into connector coupling.
- Push airbag unit into steering wheel.
- Check whether airbag unit is engaged on the left and right-hand side of the steering wheel.
- Switch on ignition.
CAUTION: Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle.
- Connect vehicle battery.