Install the control unit for the steering wheel electronics

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
An incorrectly connected ground connection of the control unit for the steering wheel electronics can lead to serious malfunctions of the contact detection and the driver assistance systems.

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Position the control unit (1) for the steering wheel electronics.
Connect and lock all connectors (arrows).
Connect and lock the connector (2) for the ground connection.
The connector must be fully inserted in order to avoid malfunctions of the contact detection and driver assistance systems!
Check that the connector (2) for the ground connection has a firm fit.
Perform the functional check of the fanfare horn.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE HORN PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING AIRBAG UNIT OF THE STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to FITTING THE STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to ACTIVATING HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
Refer to CLOSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FLAP IN THE RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
Refer to ENCODING THE STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONICS .