Airbag Steering Wheel and Column Switch, Remove and Install
Airbag steering wheel and steering column switch, removing and installing
Removing airbag steering wheel
Before starting work, check DTC memory of airbag system.
Refer to, On Board Diagnostic (OBD), .1
WARNING! Before removing the steering wheel the requirements must be met.
^ Observe the safety precautions for working on airbags, Refer to Air Bag Systems, Service Precautions.
^ Wheels must be in straight ahead position.
If these instructions are not observed it is possible that the airbag system may fail later!
^ Note or request radio code on vehicles with coded radio if necessary.
^ Use Torx socket to remove airbag unit on left and right of steering wheel from rear.
CAUTION! Do not turn coil connector in steering wheel when steering wheel is removed.
^ Fold airbag unit forward.
^ Pull connector off airbag unit.
^ Remove airbag unit.
^ Remove upper steering column switch trim.
^ Detach lead to coil connector at plug in coupling.
^ Remove steering wheel.
Checking spiral spring
Removing steering column switch
^ With mechanically adjustable steering column, remove grip of steering column adjuster.
^ Unscrew steering column switch trim at bottom.
^ With electrically adjustable steering column, detach plug from switch of steering column adjuster.
^ Remove clamping screw at steering column switch, pull off plug and remove steering column switch.
When installing, note the points in particular
Note: Before installing steering wheel, make sure wheels are in straight ahead position.
^ Install steering wheel and tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
Note: From m.y. 1998 with multi-point hex socket head bolt.
^ Size 12 multi-point insert
^ Tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace bolt
^ Set steering column switch such that gap between steering wheel and steering column trim is 3 - 4.5 mm.
Note: If steering wheel is not straight when vehicle is moving in a straight line and if repositioning on the splines does not remedy the situation, vehicle alignment must be performed, Refer to Alignment, Description and Operation.