Remove/install clock spring contact - AR46.10-P-0200PQ

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MODEL 203 as of 24.4.04, 209 as of 1.6.04

Shown on model 203

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Clock Spring Contact

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury caused by performing testing or repair work on airbag or emergency tensioning retractor units.	Store airbag units with deployment side facing up; do not expose to temperatures greater than 100°C. When working on these units, disconnect the power supply.	AS91.00-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of explosion caused by oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns caused by swallowing battery acid. Risk of injury caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers.	AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
	Notes on battery		AH54.10-P-0001-01A
1	Removing jacket tube module (N80)		AR54.25-P-2802PQ
2	Detach switch pods (1, 2, 3, 4)	The switch pods (1, 2, 3, 4) must not be mixed up.
3	Remove bolts (5)
4	Detach fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45)	Using a finger, grasp through the center bore and pull off the fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45) from underneath. When detaching the fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45) hold the pushbutton switch of the cruise control (CC TPM). If the clock spring contact (A45) was twisted, bring the clock spring contact (A45) into the center position before reinstalling: ↓ Turn the fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45) counterclockwise as far as the limit stop (turn gently against the limit stop, risk of damage), then turn approx. 2.5 turns clockwise until the screws are visible (5).
5	Unclip clamp screw (6)	Before assembling the steering column module (N80) insert the clamping screw (6) into the corresponding hole.
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Perform basic programming	Model 209	AR00.19-P-0200Q
8	Read out fault memory and erase	Stored faults which are caused by assembly, test work, disconnected lines or a simulation, must be processed and erased in the fault memories upon completion of the work using the STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system.
9	Carry out function check