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

MODEL 219.3 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)

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	Remove/install
1	Move steering wheel (1) to horizontal position	Front wheels in straight ahead position
2	Remove airbag unit from steering wheel (1)	Vehicles up to 2.3.08 except code (809) Model year 2009	AR91.60-P-0660TX
		Vehicles as of 3.3.08 or with code (809) Model year 2009	AR91.60-P-0660RA
3	Remove countersunk bolt (2) while countering the steering wheel (1)	Replace countersunk bolt (2).
			*BA46.10-P-1001-02A
4	Electrical connector (3) of signal processing module Detach steering-column column shift (N135)
5	Remove steering wheel (1), passing the airbag unit cables through the opening while doing so	Assign the recess clearances of the serrations (arrows) in the steering wheel (1) to the markings on the steering shaft.
	Checking
6	Check whether a vibration damper (4) is installed	When replacing the steering wheel (1)
		Steering wheels (1) are available with vibration dampers (4) only. If a steering wheel (1) is installed without a vibration damper (4), then the vibration damper (4) must be removed from the new steering wheel, undo bolts (4a) to do so.
			*BA46.10-P-1005-02A
7	Check fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45) for damage	When the steering wheel (1) is detached, the fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45) must not be twisted, otherwise it will be damaged.
		Visual inspection, if necessary replace fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45): ↓
		Remove/install clock spring contact	AR46.10-P-0200TX
8	Install in the reverse order
9	Conduct a road test	Tests during the road test:
		Turn signal reset
		When the steering wheel is offset by more than 1 tooth, satisfactory resetting of the turn signal is no longer guaranteed.
		Airbag indicator lamp
		The SRS indicator lamp must not light up on full steering lock in both directions.
		Steering wheel position (1)
		If the steering wheel (1) is crooked, adjust it by max. 1 tooth.

STEERING WHEEL

Number	Designation		Model 219
BA46.10-P-1001-02A	Bolts, steering wheel to steering shaft	Nm	80
BA46.10-P-1005-02A	Bolt, vibration damper to steering wheel	Nm	5