Airbag Driver's Side (SRS), Replacing (3 Spoke Steering Wheel)

Airbag driver’s side (SRS), replacing (3 spoke steering wheel)

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Note! For vehicles MY -2004 see: Airbag driver?s side (SRS), replacing (3 spoke steering wheel) Airbag Driver's Side (SRS), Replacing (3 Spoke Steering Wheel).

Preparatory work

Removing the battery lead and important information




Ignition off.
Disconnect the battery negative cable. See: Battery, disconnecting Battery Disconnecting.

Warning! For information about the handling and storage of pyrotechnical SRS components, see: Handling non-deployed SRS-components Discarding Pyrotechnic Components.

Note! Replace the decals for the safety equipment. See: Decals for safety equipment (North America) or: (rest of the world).

Warning! Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed pyrotechnical SRS component. There is a risk of the seat belt tensioner deploying.

Warning! Pyrotechnical SRS components must never be taken apart, repaired or transferred to another vehicle.

Removal

Removing driver's airbag (SRS)




Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel can be turned to the correct position.
Turn the steering wheel a ¼ turn so that the two holes on the rear of the steering wheel are accessible.




Insert a screwdriver in the holes on the rear at right angles to the reverse of the steering wheel.
Place the screwdriver point against the top of the spring clip as illustrated.
Pry the screwdriver up against the upper edge of the hole (2) so that the point of the screwdriver presses down the catch (1) until the catch releases.
Turn the steering wheel a ½ turn in the opposite direction. Repeat the process on the other side.
Turn the steering wheel to the neutral position.
Fold out the airbag.




Disconnect the 2 connectors (1) (there may be more or less) for the SRS ignition cables for the airbag.
Remove the airbag.

Installation

Installing driver's airbag (SRS)

Note! For airbags (replacement part) supplied without keypads, for Audio, RTI and cruise control for example, an upgrade kit must be ordered. See VIDA Replacement part information.

Install the connectors.
Press the airbag into place.

Caution! Ensure that no cables are trapped.