Removing the steering wheel/M Sport steering wheel

WARNING: Pyrotechnic components .
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 ON HANDLING AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS/GAS GENERATORS .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Wheel alignment is not necessary after removal, installation or replacement.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The steering wheel must be replaced if the airbag unit has been deployed.
Only on M Sport steering wheel: The horn plate (if it can be ordered separately) must be replaced if the airbag unit has been deployed.
For additional information see: PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AS RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT .

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT (M SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING SHIFT PADDLES FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE TRIM FOR THE M SPORT STEERING WHEEL (SA710) .
Refer to REMOVING THE IMPACT PLATE (M SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTION FOR THE STEERING WHEEL HEATING .
Refer to REMOVING THE WIRING HARNESS (M SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When releasing the screw, have a support person brace the steering wheel in order to reduce torque on the steering column!

Shift the steering wheel and wheels to the straight-ahead position.
Loosen screw (1) .
Pull down the steering wheel and remove.

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