32 34 030 Removing and Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit

32 34 030 - 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 [1][2]72 00 ... Safety Regulations For Handling Components With Gas Generators 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: Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the airbag unit and thereby cause serious injury.





Important!
Steering wheel 32 33 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Sport Steering Wheel must be replaced if airbag unit has been triggered!
Follow procedure after airbag triggering 72 12 ... Procedure After Airbag Triggering As Result of an Accident.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
- If necessary, remove shift paddles (TCT/automatic transmission)





Slide T20 Torx screwdriver (1) from below vertically into concealed opening on reverse side of steering wheel up to stop (2).
Press Torx screwdriver in direction of arrow outwards in order to press spring clip (3) inwards and to release airbag unit.
Repeat procedure on other side.

Installation Note:
Make sure electrical leads are correctly positioned.
Snap airbag unit with uniform pressing force plane-parallel in direction of steering column shaft into steering wheel.





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





Tilt airbag unit forwards.
Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove airbag unit.

Installation Note:
Connect plugs to connections of same colour on airbag unit.