Installation of replacement steering wheel - AR46.10-P-0100-01A

Steering wheels with contact spiral are supplied as a spare part ready-to-install. A cable (38d) is also mounted on a flat-pin connector (38e).

Fig 1: Identifying Flat-Pin Connector (38e)

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Assemble slip ring 

1. Push electrical cables for airbag squib (38a) and horn (32k) through the recesses in the steering wheel (see arrows) and the grommet in the impact absorber.
2. Insert slip ring and assemble with new screws (32j).
   Fig 2: Identifying Screws (32j)

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   Fig 3: Locating Airbag Squib (38a) And Horn (32k)

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3. Connect cable which has been pushed in for the horn (32k) in the top right contact plate (arrow).
4. Disconnect cable (38d) from the flat-pin connector (38e) and connect to the flat-pin connector of the slip ring.
   Fig 4: Locating Horn (32k) In Top Right Contact Plate

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Pay attention to what special equipment is installed when replacing the steering wheel:

• Brass contact rings = standard (horn rings)
• Brass contact rings = airbag
• Brass contact rings + 1 Steering angle magnetic ring (arrow) = ADS
• Brass contact rings + 1 Steering angle magnetic ring (arrow) = Airbag, ADS
  Fig 5: Locating Steering Angle Magnetic Ring

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