Removing the steering wheel (M Sport steering wheel)
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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: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS ON 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.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The steering wheel and horn plate must be replaced if the airbag unit has been deployed.
Check all steering wheel attachments (such as switches, cover, shift paddles, wiring harness) for damage and replace if necessary!
For additional information see: 72 12... PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AS RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT .
The steering wheel and horn plate must be replaced if the airbag unit has been deployed.
Check all steering wheel attachments (such as switches, cover, shift paddles, wiring harness) for damage and replace if necessary!
For additional information see: 72 12... PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AS RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT .
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVING SHIFT PADDLE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE TRIM FOR THE M LEATHER SPORTS STEERING WHEEL (SA710) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SPORT BUTTON .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WIRING HARNESS (M SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE VIBRATION ACTUATOR (M SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
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 straighten position.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Pull down the steering wheel and remove.