Remove/install airbag unit on steering wheel

AR91.60-P-0660FR

Remove/install airbag unit on steering wheel

26.06.2018

Model

257

Model

290

1

Allen wrench

2

Spring

4

Driver airbag

3

Electrical connector

5

Mount

4

Driver airbag

6

Steering wheel

 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

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

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Remove/install

1

Move steering wheel (6) all the way upward.

2

Disconnect ground line on battery.

AR54.10-P-0003FR

3

Insert hexagon socket screwdriver (1) into right and left opening (arrow) at steering wheel (6) and push respective end of spring (2) inwards until the driver's airbag (4) is released.

 Angle:
a = approx. 25°

 Use commercially available Allen wrench (1) with a size of 4 mm.

 When removing the driver's airbag (4) for the first time, the right and left opening (arrow) at the steering wheel (6) must be pierced.

 Installation: The ends of the spring (2) must audibly engage into the mounts (5) of the driver's airbag (4).

4

Remove driver's airbag (4) and disconnect electrical connector (3).

 Installation: Make sure that the electrical connector (3) engages properly.

5

Dispose of driver's airbag (4) properly.

When replacing the driver airbag (4).

6

Install in the reverse order.

7

Check Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) using vehicle diagnosis system.

When replacing the driver airbag (4).

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AD00.00-P-2000-06FR