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

MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Components
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Illustrated on model 164.1 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER 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
DANGER 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 safety glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
1 Move steering wheel (1) to horizontal position. IMPORTANT Front wheels in straight-ahead position  
2 Disconnect battery ground cable   AR54.10-P-0003GZ
3 Remove driver airbag unit   AR91.60-P-0660GZ
4 Separate electrical connector (5)    
5 Detach wiring harness (3) from the bracket (2)    
6 Remove countersunk screw (4); counterhold steering wheel (1) when doing so IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace countersunk screw.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1001-02G 
7 Remove steering wheel (1), in the process guide the wiring harness (3) through the opening in the steering wheel (1) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Assign the cutouts of the serrations in the steering wheel to the markings on the steering shaft (arrows).  
8 Clock spring contact for damage NOTES When the steering wheel (1) is removed the clock spring contact must not be twisted otherwise it will be damaged.
INSPECT Visual inspection, replace clock spring contact if necessary: ↓
 
    Remove/install clock spring contact AR46.10-P-0200GZ 
9 Install in the reverse order    
10 Conduct a road test INSPECT Tests during the road test:
Turn signal reset 
If the steering wheel (1) is offset by more than one tooth, perfect turn signal indicator reset is no longer guaranteed.
Airbag indicator lamp 
The SRS indicator lamp must not light up on full steering lock in both directions.
Position of steering wheel (1) 
If the steering wheel (1) is crooked, adjust it by max. one tooth.
 
STEERING WHEEL

Number Designation Model 164.1/8
BA46.10-P-1001-02G Bolts, steering wheel to steering shaft Nm 80