Removing and installing/replacing airbag unit (M sports steering wheel)
- Comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling components with gas generators.
- Do not exert any force on the airbag unit.
- Use only specified release tool for the airbag unit.
Attention!
Only for F83 vehicles:
After replacement of the airbag unit and/or conversion of the steering wheel and airbag unit, it is absolutely necessary to carry out a software update and/or programming/encoding via ISTA!
Attention!
STEERING WHEEL must be replaced if airbag unit has been triggered!
Follow PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT .
Necessary preliminary work:
- Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Removal:
Insert Torx screwdriver T27 (1) straight into concealed opening until a spring resistance can be felt.
Press in wire spring clip (2) with Torx screwdriver T27 (1) in direction of arrow until the airbag unit is unlocked.
Repeat the procedure on the left steering wheel side and carefully raise the airbag unit.
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards .
Raise airbag unit towards rear.
Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove airbag unit.
Installation:
Make sure electrical leads are correctly positioned.
Attach plug connection (1).
Carefully press airbag unit plane-parallel in direction of steering column shaft into steering wheel with uniform pressing force until it engages noticeably and audibly.