Remove/install airbag unit on steering wheel

AR91.60-S-0660E

Remove/install airbag unit on steering wheel

14.12.15

Model

447, 448

1

Airbag unit

2

Steering wheel

3

Access opening

4

Retaining clips

5

Electrical connector

2

Steering wheel

3

Access openings

4

Retaining clamp

3

Access opening

4

Retaining clamp

 Danger !

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.

AS91.00-Z-0001-01A

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Notes on carrying out repair work in the vehicle interior

AH68.00-N-0001-01S

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Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

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

AH91.00-P-0004-01A

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Assessment of airbag and belt tensioner units in accident vehicles

AH91.00-P-0006-01B

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Remove/install

1

Turn steering wheel (2) into center position

2

Disconnect battery ground line

AR54.10-S-0003E

3

Punch through access openings (3) on steering wheel (2) using a Torx screwdriver T20

When removing the airbag unit (1) for the first time.

4

With the Torx screwdriver T20 through access openings (3) release retaining clip (4) on both sides and remove airbag unit (1) from steering wheel (2)

 Installation: The retaining clip (4) must audibly engage.

5

Disconnect electrical connection (5)

 Installation: Ensure that electrical connector (5) is locked correctly.

6

Install in the reverse order

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Check

7

Perform function test on left and right horns