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

MODEL 171 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Components
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MODIFICATION NOTES

4.8.06 Disconnect ground line discontinued
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by performing testing or repair work on airbag or emergency tensioning retractor units. Store airbag unit with deployment face up, do not subject to temperatures above 100°C. When working on these units, disconnect the power supply. -
1 Move steering wheel (32) to horizontal position IMPORTANT Front wheels in straight ahead position  
2 Remove electronic ignition key IMPORTANT The electronic steering detent (ELV) engages.  
3 Remove airbag unit from steering wheel (32)   AR91.60-P-0660V
NOTES Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and ETR units   -
4 Disconnect electrical connection of steering wheel heater on steering wheel Vehicles with steering wheel heater, code 443  
5 Unscrew countersunk screw (32c), steadying steering wheel (32). IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace countersunk screw.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1001-02A 
6 Remove steering wheel (32), guiding the electrical lines from the airbag through the opening in the wheel IMPORTANTInstallation:  Assign the recess of the serrations in the steering wheel to the marking on the steering shaft (arrow).  
7 Check the spiral contact coil (A45) for damage INSPECT Visual inspection, replace clock spring contact if necessary: ↓  
    Remove/install clock spring contact AR46.10-P-0200V 
8 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Checking     
9 Conduct a road test INSPECT Tests during the road test:
Turn signal return 
If displacement is more than one tooth, problem-free canceling of flashers is not guaranteed.
Airbag indicator lamp 
The SRS indicator lamp must not light up when the steering is turned to full lock in both directions.
Steering wheel position (32) 
If the steering wheel is not on straight, offset it by more than one tooth.
 
STEERING WHEEL

Number Designation Model 171
BA46.10-P-1001-02A Bolts, steering wheel to steering shaft Nm 80