Installing the airbag unit (Sports steering wheel)

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After replacing the airbag unit (M Sport steering wheel) or possibly converting the standard steering wheel and airbag unit on the M Sport steering wheel, a software update or a programming/coding via ISTA must be performed.

Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Press the airbag unit (1) with even pressure 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 ACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .