32 34 020 Removing and installing/replacing airbag unit (from 09/2006)

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

Comply with 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! See 32 33 000 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel (from 09/2006) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Insert Torx screwdriver T30 (1) horizontally into opening on reverse side of steering wheel until a spring resistance is felt (approx. 4 cm).

Press spring leg (2) with Torx screwdriver (1) up to stop and pull airbag unit away from steering wheel.

Repeat procedure on other side.

Installation:

Make sure electrical leads are correctly positioned.

Snap airbag unit with uniform pressing force plane-parallel in direction of steering column shaft into steering wheel.

Fig 1: Torx Screwdriver T30 And Spring Leg

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WARNING: Danger of injury!

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

Tilt airbag unit (1) towards rear.

Disconnect plug connections (2) and remove airbag unit (1), see 72 12... UNLOCKING/LOCKING AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .

Installation:

Connect plugs to connections of same color on airbag unit.

Fig 2: Airbag Unit And Plug Connections

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