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Removing and installing airbag on steering wheel - AR91.60-P-0660G

MODEL 170, 208 

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag On Steering Wheel Remove/Install Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Removal, installation     
DANGER Injury hazard  when testing or repairing airbags or emergency tensioning retractors Store airbags with opening surface pointing up, do not expose to temperatures above 100°C. Interrupt electric circuit when working on these units AS91.00-Z-0001-01A 
NOTES Important instructions for performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and emergency tensioning retractors Model 129 as of 1.7.93, 163, 168, 170, 202 as of 1.7.93, 208, 210, 463, 638, 901, 902, 903, 904 AH91.00-P-0002-01B 
NOTES Evaluation of airbags and emergency tensioning retractors on accident vehicles Model 129 as of 1.7.93, 163, 168, 170, 202 as of 1.7.93, 208, 210, 463, 638, 901, 902, 903, 904 AH91.00-P-0006-01B 
IMPORTANT Legal regulations on handling and storing airbags and emergency tensioning retractors Models 124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210,314, 316, 318, 463, 638, 901, 902, 903, 904, 950, 952, 953, 954 AH91.00-P-0004-01A 
REFER TO FORMS Instructions on disposal of airbags and emergency tensioning retractors All models OS91.00-P-0001-01A
1 Disconnect ground lead from battery    
2 Unscrew two screws (arrow) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA91.60-P-1001-01A 
    IMPORTANT Hold airbag while unscrewing  
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
3 Remove airbag from steering wheel and disconnect connector from squib on gas generator    
4 Disconnect horn contacts    
  Rendering airbags unusable   AR91.60-P-0611A 
5 Install in opposite order IMPORTANT After the driver's airbag has triggered it is always necessary to replace the steering wheel  
6 Check combination switch automatic return    
7 Perform diagnosis   AD91.60-P-6000A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION AIRBAG

Number Designation Model 170 Model 208
BA91.60-P-1001-01A Screw for airbag on steering wheel Nm 8 8
Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver Attachment (126 589 00 10 00)
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