Remove/install steering wheel - AR46.10-P-0100P

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MODEL 203, 209

Shown on model 203.7 up to 23.4.04

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel And Countersunk Screw

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Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel & Fanfare Horns And Airbag Clock Spring Contact

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Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel, Countersunk Screw And Electrical Connection Of Steering Wheel Heater

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Shown on model 463 as of 1.7.02

	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	All models	AH54.10-P-0001-01A
1	Fully extend steering wheel (32)	Only with electrically adjustable steering column tube.
2	Move steering wheel (32) to horizontal position	The front wheels must be in the straight-ahead position.
3	Remove electronic ignition key	The electronic steering lock (ELV) engages.
4	Remove airbag unit from steering wheel (32)		AR91.60-P-0660Q
5	Remove countersunk screw (32c), steadying steering wheel (32).	Replace countersunk bolt (32c).
			*BA46.10-P-1001-02A
6	Pull off steering wheel (32), passing the electrical cables to the airbag unit through the opening in the steering wheel (32)	Align the recesses of the serrations (arrows) on the steering wheel (32) with the markings on the steering shaft.
	Checking
7	Check fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45) for damage	Model 209 as of 1.6.04 If damaged, replace fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45):↓
		Remove/install clock spring contact Model 209 as of 1.6.04	AR46.10-P-0200PQ
8	Install in the reverse order
9	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS, read out fault memory and erase if necessary		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
10	Conduct a road test	If the steering wheel (32) is at a slant, adjust it by max. one tooth. If the steering wheel (32) is displaced by more than one tooth, satisfactory resetting of the turn signals is no longer guaranteed. The airbag indicator and warning lamp (A1e15) must not light up when the steering is turned to full lock in either direction.

STEERING WHEEL

Number	Designation		Model 209
BA46.10-P-1001-02A	Bolts, steering wheel to steering shaft	Nm	80