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

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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. See 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 34 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
Follow procedure after airbag triggering . See 72 12... PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG TRIGGERING AS RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

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: Releasing Airbag Unit

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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).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Steering Wheel Module

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Replacement:

Disconnect plug connections on airbag unit and remove connecting cable.

Installation:

Connect plugs to connections of same color on airbag unit.