32 34 030 Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit (Sport Steering Wheel)

WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury by the airbag unit.

Comply with safety regulations for handling components with gas generators. Refer to 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Do not exert any force on the airbag unit.
Use only specified tools for releasing the airbag unit.

NOTE: Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the airbag unit and thereby cause serious injury.

IMPORTANT: Steering wheel must be replaced if airbag unit has been triggered! Refer to 32 33 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL .

Follow procedure after airbag triggering. Refer to 72 12... PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG TRIGGERING AS RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

Insert a suitable tool (1) (approx. 6 mm dia.) (e.g. pin punch, Torx screwdriver) through bore holes (2) in steering wheel until a springy resistance can be felt through annular spring (3) of airbag unit.

Unlock airbag unit by pressing screwdriver (1) in.

Installation:

Align airbag unit with steering wheel and press in.

Do not pinch wires.

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Bore Holes, Suitable Tool, Annular Spring And Removal Direction

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WARNING: Danger of injury!

Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards .

Pull out steering wheel module (1) slightly, unlock and disconnect plug connection (2).

Remove airbag unit (3). Refer to 32 34 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (BASIC STEERING WHEEL) and 32 34 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .

Replacement:

Disconnect plug connections on airbag unit and remove connecting cable.

Installation:

Connect plugs to connections of same color on airbag unit.

Fig 2: Steering Wheel Module, Plug Connection, Airbag Unit And Removal Direction

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