Remove/install airbag unit on steering wheel

AR91.60-P-0660TX

Remove/install airbag unit on steering wheel

25.04.2018

Model

219.3 up to 3/2/08

except code 809 (Model year 2009)

Shown with code 443 (Steering wheel heater)

1

Driver airbag

4

Electrical connector

R12/14

Driver airbag ignition squib 2

2

Steering wheel

5

Electrical connectors

3

Lock tabs

R12/13

Driver airbag ignition squib 1

 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

 

Remove/install

1

Adjust driver seat and steering column all the way back

2

Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (at least 2 m)

3

Disconnect battery ground line

AR54.10-P-0003TX

4

Insert screwdriver bit into openings (arrows) at rear on steering wheel (2) and remove screws/bolts from driver airbag (1)

 Model 219.3
except code 494 (US version)
except code 809 (Model year 2009)Bolt, airbag to steering wheel

*BA91.60-P-1001-01J

 Model 219.3
with code 494 (US version)
except code 809 (Model year 2009)Screw/bolt, airbag to steering wheel

*BA91.60-P-1007-01G

 Screwdriver bit

*126589001000

5

Remove driver airbag (1) from steering wheel (2) until electrical connectors (5) are accessible

6

Release and disconnect electrical connectors (4)

Model 219.3 up to 3/2/08
with code 443 (Steering wheel heater)
except code 809 (Model year 2009)

7

Unclip lock tabs (3) and disconnect electrical connectors (5)

 Removal lever

*203589043300

8

Remove driver airbag (1) from steering wheel (2)

9

Install in the reverse order



Check

10

Check and erase vehicle fault memory using the diagnostic system

When replacing the driver airbag (1).



AD00.00-P-2000-04A

 Airbag

Number

Designation

MODEL 219.3 except CODE 494

BA91.60-P-1001-01J

Bolt, airbag to steering wheel

Nm

7

 Airbag

Number

Designation

MODEL 219.3 with CODE 494

BA91.60-P-1007-01G

Screw/bolt, airbag to steering wheel

Nm

7