Removing the airbag unit of the steering wheel
WARNING:
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system works with dangerous electrical voltage and high currents flow. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
The high-voltage system works with dangerous electrical voltage and high currents flow. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
- All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel. For additional information see:
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 .
WARNING:
Airbag unit.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before working on the airbag, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
- Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
With the ignition off and the high-voltage safety plug disconnected, the Check Control message "High voltage system faulty" is displayed by default.
The message "High-voltage system switched off" (absence of voltage) is only displayed when the ignition is switched on.
With the ignition off and the high-voltage safety plug disconnected, the Check Control message "High voltage system faulty" is displayed by default.
The message "High-voltage system switched off" (absence of voltage) is only displayed when the ignition is switched on.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If a Check Control message "Charging not possible" appears after closing the high-voltage service disconnect, the following remedial measures are possible:
If a Check Control message "Charging not possible" appears after closing the high-voltage service disconnect, the following remedial measures are possible:
- Establish drive-ready state.
- Start charging process.
Preliminary work
- Refer to ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FLAP FROM THE RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to DE-ENERGIZING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
- Refer to CHECKING THAT NO VOLTAGE IS APPLIED .
- Refer to MOVING THE HOOD TO THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
- Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
WARNING:
Airbag unit.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before working on the airbag, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
- Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
- Twist steering wheel (1)
180°.
- Insert Torx screwdriver T25 (1)
on the rear side of the steering wheel into opening (2)
about 35 mm deep upwards at an angle.
- Use the lever movement of Torx screwdriver (1)
to unlock and detach airbag unit (2)
upwards.
- Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove the airbag unit.