Driver-Side Airbag Unit (From m.y. 1998 on), Removing and Installing

Driver-Side Airbag Unit (from m.y. 1998 on), Removing And Installing







WARNING: Follow all safety precautions when working on the airbag

1 - Steering wheel
- Secure loose cable at location indicated by arrow - A -.
2 - Harness connector for spiral spring
3 - Harness connector for airbag unit
4 - Multipoint socket
- Always replace
- 60 Nm (44 ft.lb)
5 - Airbag unit
6 - Threaded bushing
7 - Torx(R) bolt(T30)
8 - Torx(R) wrench (T30)







9 - Spiral spring
10 - Harness connector for heated steering wheel

Removing

WARNING: Follow all safety precautions when working on airbag.

- Release steering wheel adjuster.
- Pull steering wheel as far out and up as possible.
- Place steering wheel vertical.
- Remove Torx(R) bolt (T30).
- Turn steering wheel 1/2 turn (180 degree) back and remove second Torx(R) bolt (T30).
- Pull connector - 3 - from airbag unit.
- Place airbag unit on appropriate surface with impact padding facing up.







Installing
- When installing, make sure connector audibly engages (clicks).

WARNING: Make sure no one is in vehicle.

- Switch ignition on and connect battery Ground (GND) strap.