Remove steering wheel
WARNING:
Pyrotechnic components.
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 .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Wheel alignment is not necessary after removal, installation or replacement.
Wheel alignment is not necessary after removal, installation or replacement.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DEACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT OF THE STEERING WHEEL OR SPORTS STEERING WHEEL .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING SHIFT PADDLE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE TRIM FOR THE LEATHER SPORTS STEERING WHEEL (SA255) .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: RELEASING THE CONTROL UNITS .
- Refer to REMOVING WIRING HARNESS .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When releasing the screw, have a support person brace the steering wheel in order to reduce torque on the steering column!
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.
- Release screw (1) and remove the steering wheel.