Removing and Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit (Connected Airbag Unit On Sport Steering Wheel)

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Warning!
Conform with safety precautions! [1][2]Safety Regulations For Handling Airbag System Components
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead Instructions for Disconnecting and Connecting Battery





Important!
Carry out the following tasks carefully and meticulously to avoid damaging the steering wheel.





Check by applying finger pressure whether the marked points on the steering wheel are already pre-perforated by a cross-shaped cut.
If there is no cut: carefully pierce through marked points with a knife - 8-10 mm long, approx. 5 mm deep, cross-shaped.
Carefully pierce sport steering wheel at marked points with Torx screwdriver T25 (1).
Insert Torx screwdriver T25 (1) at the angle shown below.
After removing the airbag unit, press through the pierced point from inside outwards with your finger and if necessary clean on the outside.





If a springy resistance can be felt, press down lock as far as it will go and pull airbag unit (1) away from steering wheel.
Repeat procedure on opposite side.
For purposes of clarity, the procedure is shown in the next picture with the airbag unit already removed.





Press on lock (1) with a Torx screwdriver T25 (2).





Installation:
Insert airbag unit with hooks into locks and press into sport steering wheel.





Unlocking plug connection:
Lever out lock (1) with a screwdriver.





Open locks (1) on both plugs and disconnect plug connections.
Remove airbag unit.





Warning!
Lay airbag unit to one side (in luggage compartment): padded side must always face upwards.