32 34 020 Removing and installing / replacing airbag unit
WARNING:
Note airbag safety instructions! Incorrect handling may result in the airbag unit being triggered and thereby cause injury. 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
IMPORTANT:
Steering wheel must be replaced if airbag unit has been triggered! Refer to 32 33 001 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 T25/T27 Torx screwdriver (1) from below into hole (2) until a springy resistance can be felt through annular spring (3) of airbag unit.
Continue to press in T25/T27 Torx screwdriver (1) until airbag unit is released.
IMPORTANT:
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Remove airbag unit and set down with impact pad facing upwards in luggage compartment.
Installation:
Check installation position of lead, correct if necessary.