Removing airbag unit of the M sports steering wheel
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WARNING:
Pyrotechnic components
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
- Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
WARNING:
Airbag unit
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before performing any work on the airbag, always disconnect the battery ground lead from the battery.
- Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The steering wheel and horn plate must be replaced if the airbag unit has been deployed.
Check all steering wheel attachments (such as switches, cover, shift paddles, wiring harness) for damage and replace if necessary!
For additional information see: PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AS RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT .
The steering wheel and horn plate must be replaced if the airbag unit has been deployed.
Check all steering wheel attachments (such as switches, cover, shift paddles, wiring harness) for damage and replace if necessary!
For additional information see: PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AS RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT .
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
- Refer to ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
WARNING:
Airbag unit
.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before performing any work on the airbag, always disconnect the battery ground lead from the battery.
- Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the steering wheel .
Incorrect handling of the tool may damage the steering wheel .
Damage to the steering wheel .
Incorrect handling of the tool may damage the steering wheel .
- Make sure the position (angle and inclination) of the tool is correct.
- When unlocking, do not use "levering" action. Instead, press in the Torx screwdriver toward the center of steering wheel only.
- Locate the pre-punched hole (1) on the rear of the steering wheel by feel.
- Insert the Torx screwdriver T27 diagonally upwards in the pre-punched hole (1) on the rear of the steering wheel until a springing kind of resistance can be felt.
NOTE:
To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with airbag unit removed.
- Press in Torx screwdriver T27 (1) straight in the direction of the arrow towards the center of the steering wheel in order to unlock the wire spring (2) or to unlock the airbag unit.
- Press in Torx screwdriver T27 (1) straight in the direction of the arrow towards the center of the steering wheel and lift up the airbag unit.
- Repeat procedure on left side and carefully remove airbag unit (2) in the direction of the arrow.
- Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) and remove the airbag unit.