Leather Steering Wheel

Leather steering wheel




- Turn the ignition key to position 0. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.

Note! Wait at least five minutes before disassembling the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.

- Disconnect the battery negative lead.

Removing the steering wheel




- Remove the screws (1). Use a Torx screwdriver
- Fold out the steering wheel module (2).

Remove:




- the connector (1) for the horn.

Applies to cars with RTI (road traffic information)
- the connector (2) for the keypad to RTI (road traffic information).

Applies to all models
- the connectors (3) for SRS (supplemental restraint system) by first pressing the catches inwards on the sides. Then pull the connectors straight back.

Note! The connectors are tightly secured. However, tools must not be used when removing.

- the steering wheel module. Place the steering wheel module safely with the front side facing upwards
- the screw (4), but leave the steering wheel in place
- the vibration damper (5), if applicable.





Remove:
- the screw (1). Install the screw in the contact reel (2)
- the steering wheel. Pull the wiring out of the hole (3).

Installing the leather steering wheel




- Insert the wiring through the hole in the new steering wheel
- Carefully install the new steering wheel by holding it straight and aligning the locating pins (1) on the contact reel
- Remove the screw from the contact reel. Reinstall the screw in the holder.




- Insert the wiring through the hole in the vibration damper (1) if applicable. Install the vibration damper using the screw in the steering wheel (see point Remove:). Tighten the screw. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lbf.ft.).

Note! Take care with the SRS (supplemental restraint system) wiring.

- Connect the connectors for SRS (supplemental restraint system)
- Connect the other connectors
- Reinstall the steering wheel module on the new steering wheel. Check that no wiring is trapped.




- Tighten the screws in the steering wheel. Tighten to 10 Nm (8 lbf.ft.). Use a Torx screwdriver.




- Turn the ignition key to position II
- Reconnect the battery negative lead.