Standard Steering Wheel With Airbag

Removal
1. Disconnect battery and cover terminal or battery.
2. Remove driver airbag unit, undoing both fastening screws with a socket Torx T 30 wrench.
- Disconnect connector at airbag unit and at steering wheel (for signal horn).

NOTE:
- Replace the fastening screws whenever they have been undone.
- The airbag unit must always be stowed away with the padded side facing up.
- When the airbag unit remains removed for a longer period of time, it must be stored in a safe place.
- Observe safety specifications.





3. Undo hexagon head nut and lift off complete with spring washer.
4. Turn wheel to straight-ahead position.
- Then mark position of steering wheel to steering shaft (for reassembly).
- Take off steering wheel (in straight-ahead position).

NOTE:
- To prevent inadvertent turning of the contact unit (CU) when the steering wheel is removed, the CU is locked automatically when the steering wheel is pulled back.
- In the same manner, the CU is unlocked automatically when the steering wheel is placed back into position.

Installation





1. Fit steering wheel with the wheels in straight-ahead position or according to the dismantling marks in such a manner that the upper steering wheel spokes are horizontal.

CAUTION: Do not trap the wire of the contact unit.

2. Fit hexagon head nut with spring washer and tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft lb).
3. Install drivers airbag.
- Use new fastening screws.
- Tighten to: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
4. Check operation of signal horn.