Remove/install airbag unit on steering wheel

AR91.60-P-0660G

Remove/install airbag unit on steering wheel

25.04.2018

Model

170, 208

Shown on model 170

 Warning

Risk of injury during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components

Do not expose pyrotechnical component parts to temperatures above 100 °C or 212 °F. Disconnect current supply when working on such component parts.

AS91.00-Z-0008-01A

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Information, assessment and legal requirements when working with, handling and storing pyrotechnical components

AH91.00-Z-0000-10A

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Remove/install

1

Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key

2

Disconnect ground line to battery

AR54.10-P-0003A

3

Remove both screws/bolts (arrow) at left and right

 Bolt, airbag to steering wheel

*BA91.60-P-1001-01A

 Screwdriver bit

*126589001000

4

Lift driver airbag off steering wheel and release and disconnect electrical connector from squib on gas generator

5

Release and disconnect electrical connectors from horn contacts

6

Release and disconnect electrical connector from steering wheel buttons

Model 208
as of model year 2000

7

Install in the reverse order



Check

9

Check and erase vehicle fault memory using the diagnostic system

When replacing the driver airbag.



AD91.60-P-6000A

 Airbag

Number

Designation

Model 170

Model 208

BA91.60-P-1001-01A

Bolt, airbag to steering wheel

Nm

8

8