32 34 020 Removing and Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit

32 34 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit







WARNING:
Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury by the airbag unit.
- Comply with safety regulations for handling components with gas generators.
- Do not exert any force on the airbag unit.
- Use only specified tools for releasing the airbag unit.

NOTE: Improper handling may trigger the airbag and thereby cause serious injury.







IMPORTANT:
Steering wheel must be replaced if airbag unit has been triggered.
Follow procedure after airbag triggering.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead







Insert Torx screwdriver T25 (1) into central opening on steering wheel and press upwards in direction of arrow until airbag unit (2) is unlocked.

NOTE:
See next picture for better depiction of unlocking.







NOTE:
Press Torx screwdriver (1) upwards.
In this way, the retaining clip is pressed upwards and the airbag unit unlocked.







WARNING:
Risk of injury.
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards.







Disconnect plug connection (1).
Disconnect ground cable (2) and remove airbag unit.