Removal

Technician Safety Information

Removal
- Turn ignition key to "0" position.
- Unclip and cover Negative battery terminal.
- Remove floor mat in front passenger's foot space.
- Unscrew and remove foot rest.
- Disconnect Red (X11/13) airbag test coupling/plug connector.
- Unscrew both screws [arrow] with torx screwdriver bit while holding the airbag unit.
- Lift airbag unit from steering wheel.
- Detach plug connector from the ignition capsule on the gas generator.
- Remove Airbag unit from steering wheel.

NOTE: After detachment, a short-circuiting bridge in the plug connector on the gas generator automatically becomes effective.

NOTE: No further work may be carried out on the entire airbag unit, which must be stored under personal supervision (for lengthy periods store under lock and key).

WARNING: After removal, the airbag unit should always be stored with the cushioned side up.




Special Tool

Installation Notes:
- Only the complete airbag unit is considered to be a spare part.
- The airbag unit must not be treated with grease, solvents or other cleaning agents.
- The airbag unit must not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 100°C (212° F), not even temporarily.
- The airbag unit is highly sensitive to shocks. If it is dropped from a height in excess of 50 cm (1.6 ft.) onto a hard surface it may no longer be installed. Instead it should be returned to the Sindelfingen factory in special transport packing.
- Before installing the airbag unit check that the ground cable has been disconnected from the battery, the terminal covered and the ignition key set to position "0".