Remove airbag unit

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WARNING: Airbag unit.
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: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the steering wheel.
Incorrect handling of the tool may damage the steering wheel.

Make sure the position (angle and inclination) of the tool is correct.
When unlocking, do not lever, but press in the Torx screwdriver only towards the center of the steering wheel.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

Removing the airbag unit for the sports steering wheel

Insert the Torx screwdriver T25 (1) diagonally upwards in the hidden opening (2) on the rear of the steering wheel until a springing kind of resistance can be felt.

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NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with airbag unit removed.
Unlock the airbag unit, press Torx screwdriver T25 (1) diagonally upward in the arrow direction to the center of the steering wheel.

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Press the airbag unit thoroughly onto the steering wheel.
With the Torx screwdriver T25 (1), press the wire spring (2) in direction of arrow towards the center of the steering wheel and release the lock (3).
(A): Wire spring (2) is unlocked.
Press wire spring (4) with Torx screwdriver T25 (1) in the arrow direction towards the center of the steering wheel and release locks (5).
Carefully raise the airbag unit.

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connections (1) and (2).
Remove airbag unit (3).

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Removing the airbag unit for the M Sport steering wheel

NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
Localize the mark (1) for unlocking the airbag unit on the steering wheel by feeling.

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NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
Carefully cut the mark (1) with a knife (2) to approx. 4 mm length.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.
For vehicles with shift paddles (2) from CFRR use a Torx socket T15 (1) for unlocking the airbag unit.

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NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with airbag unit removed.
Insert the Torx socket T15 (1) to the top at an angle until a springy resistance can be felt.
Press the Torx socket T15 (1) straight in arrow direction to the center of the steering wheel to unlock the wire spring (2) or the airbag unit (A).

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Press the Torx screwdriver T15 (1) straight in the arrow direction and lift the airbag unit (2) on the unlocked side.
Repeat the process on the left side and carefully release the airbag unit (2) from the steering wheel.

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) and remove the airbag unit (2).

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