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

MODEL 203, 209, 463.243 /244 /245 /246 /247 /248 /249 /250 /254 /270 /271 /303 /309 /322 /323 /332 /333 /340 /341 

Shown on model 203.7 up to 23.4.04 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel And Countersunk Screw - Shown On Model 203.7 Up To 23.4.04

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

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Shown on model 463 as of 1.7.02 

Fig 3: Identifying Electrical Connection Of Steering Wheel Heater, Steering And Countersunk Screw - Shown On Model 463 As Of 1.7.02

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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	All models	AH54.10-P-0001-01A
1	Fully extend steering wheel (32)	Only with electrically adjustable jacket 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	Activate Service mode in Tele-Aid emergency call system	Only on model 463.243/244/245/246/247/ 248/249/250/254/270/271/303/309/322/ 323/332/333/340/341 with code ET2 TeleAid car phone emergency call system	AR82.95-P-0005-03GR
	Notes regarding the Tele-Aid emergency call system	Model 463.243/244/245/246/247/248/249/ 250/254/270/271/303/309/322/323/332/ 333/340/341 with code ET2 TeleAid car phone emergency call system	AH82.95-P-0001-01GA
5	Disconnect battery ground cable	Model 463.243/244/245/246/247/249/250/ 254/270/271/303/309/322/323/332/333/ 340/341 Model 463.248 except code 979 Special protection version	AR54.10-P-0003G
		Model 463.248 with code 979 Special protection version, with code ZS6 Special protection version FB6, with code E26 Additional battery 100 Ah incl. cutoff relay Model 463.248 with code 979 Special protection version, with code ZS7 Special protection version FB7, with code E26 Additional battery 100 Ah incl. cutoff relay	AR54.10-P-0003PM
6	Remove airbag unit from steering wheel (32)	Model 203, 463	AR91.60-P-0660P
		Model 209	AR91.60-P-0660Q
7	Unplug steering wheel heater connector (1)	Only model 463.243/244/245/247/248/ 249/250/254/303/309/322/323/332/333/ 340/341 as of 1.7.02 with code VL0 Heated multifunction steering wheel
8	Unscrew countersunk screw (32c), steadying steering wheel (32).	Installation:  Replace countersunk bolt (32c).
			*BA46.10-P-1001-02A
9	Pull off steering wheel (32), passing the electrical cables to the airbag unit through the opening in the steering wheel (32)	Installation:  Align the recesses of the serrations (arrows) on the steering wheel (32) with the markings on the steering shaft.
	Checking
10	Check fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45) for damage	Only on model 203 up to 30.6.02, Model 203 as of 1.7.02 up to 23.4.04, Model 209 up to 31.5.04, Model 203 as of 24.4.04, Model 209 as of 1.6.04, Model 463.243/244/245/246/247/248/ 249/250/254/309/322/323/332/ 333 up to 31.5.04 If damaged, replace fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45): ↓ Model 203 up to 30.6.02
		Remove/install clock spring contact Model 203 as of 1.7.02 up to 23.4.04 Model 209 up to 31.5.04	AR46.10-P-0200P
		Remove/install clock spring contact Model 203 as of 24.4.04 Model 209 as of 1.6.04	AR46.10-P-0200Q
		Remove/install clock spring contact Model 463.243/244/245/246/247/248/249/ 250/254/309/322/323/332/333 up to 31.5.04	AR46.10-P-0200PQ
		Remove/install clock spring contact	AR46.10-P-0200GS
11	Install in the reverse order
12	Activate steering angle sensor	Only for Model 203 Model 209 up to 31.5.04 Model 463.243/246/249/322/323 up to 30.5.04 Model 463.244/245/247/248/250/254/309/332/333 as of 30.9.01 up to 30.5.04	AR46.10-P-0300-01I
13	Read out fault memory and erase if necessary	Stored faults which may be caused by assembly work, test work, removed lines or a simulation, must be processed and erased in the fault memories after completing the work.
	Use STAR DIAGNOSIS		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
14	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 lamp must not light up when the steering is turned to full lock in both directions.