Remove/install airbag unit on steering wheel

AR91.60-D-0660A

Remove/install airbag unit on steering wheel

23.07.2019

Model

901.0/3/4, 902.0/3/4, 903.0/3/4, 904.0/3/4

with code SA5 (Airbag, front driver's seat)

Modification notes

25.07.2013

Disconnect battery and associated operation steps, removed

Operation step 1, 6, 7, 8

 

Remove/install

 Warning

Risk of injury caused by performing testing or repair work on airbag or emergency tensioning retractor units.

Store airbag units with deployment side facing up; do not expose to temperatures greater than 100 °C. When working on these units, disconnect the power supply.Model 901.0/3/4, 902.0/3/4, 903.0/3/4, 904.0/3/4
with code SA5 (Airbag, front driver's seat)

AS91.00-Z-0001-01D

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on carrying out repair work in the vehicle interior

AH68.00-N-0001-01S

Topical note

Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and RTE units

AH91.00-P-0002-01M

Legal requirements on handling and storing airbags and emergency tensioning retractor units

AH91.00-P-0004-01A

Assessment of airbag and belt tensioner units in accident vehicles

AH91.00-P-0006-01B

1

Remove ignition key from ignition lock

2

Remove two screws/bolts (2)

 Bolt, airbag to steering wheel

*BA91.60-N-1001-01A

 Screwdriver bit

*126589001000

3

Lift airbag unit from steering wheel and disconnect connector (arrow) from the squib at gas generator

4

Remove airbag unit from steering wheel

 When replacing the airbag unit, ensure proper and environmentally friendly disposal.

5

Replace steering wheel

Only if the airbag unit was triggered.

6

Install in the reverse order

7

Check the automatic resetting of the combination switch

8

Connect diagnostic system and perform quick test

9

Read out fault memory of airbag (AB) system and delete fault memory

 Airbag

Number

Designation

Model 901.0/3/4, 902.0/3/4, 903.0/3/4, 904.0/3/4

BA91.60-N-1001-01A

Bolt, airbag to steering wheel

Nm

6