Driver Side Airbag Unit , Removing and Installing (Three-Spoke Steering Wheel)

Driver Side Airbag Unit, Removing And Installing (Three-spoke Steering Wheel)

Removing
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for working on airbags.

- Release steering column adjustment, pull out completely and push into upper position.
- Secure steering column adjustment.
- Turn steering wheel - 1 - until steering wheel spoke is in a vertical position.







- Insert a screwdriver of approx. 175 mm length into bore of steering wheel pan from rear (insert screwdriver approx. 45 mm).







- Press screwdriver upward - arrow -. In this case, clamp - 10 - will be pressed back and catch - 3 - of airbag unit will reby disengage.
- Turn steering wheel back 180° and disengage second catch on opposite side.
- Turn steering wheel - 1 - to center position (wheels in straight-ahead position).







- Disconnect harness connector from airbag unit.







Installing
- Connect harness connector for airbag module to steering wheel pan and press airbag unit into steering wheel.

NOTE: Check where all catches for airbag unit are locked in steering wheel.

- Switch ignition on.

CAUTION: Make sure no one is in vehicle.

- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.