Installing airbag unit of steering wheel/sports steering wheel

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Connect and lock connectors (1) and (2) of the airbag unit.

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Before installing the airbag unit, align the wiring harness (1) to the center so that the latch mechanisms (arrows) are exposed!

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Position airbag unit (1).
Press the airbag unit (1) with even pressure in each case in the direction of the arrow into the steering wheel.

The airbag unit (1) must engage audibly and perceptibly.

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Follow-up work

Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .