Remove/install clock spring contact - AR46.10-P-0200RT

MODEL 251 

Fig 1: Identifying Clock Spring Contact Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on vehicle with electrically adjustable steering column, code 441 

	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 escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of injury  caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or metal spatter due to short circuit. Risk of burn injuries  caused by short circuit. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or absorption of lead over the skin or orifices	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves and clothing and safety glasses with side guards. Do not place any conductive objects on the battery and avoid any short circuit from battery positive to ground. Only fill liquid battery electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid) into suitable and appropriately marked containers.	AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
1	Disconnect battery ground cable		AR54.10-P-0003RT
2	Remove driver airbag unit		AR91.60-P-0660RT
3	Remove steering wheel		AR46.10-P-0100RT
4	Removing jacket tube module (N80)		AR54.25-P-2802RT
5	Remove bolts (1) and detach steering column module trim (2)	Note installation position of end pieces. Insert end pieces in the original positions in the steering column module trim.
6	Remove bolts (3)	Make sure that the release mechanism (4) of the clock spring contact (5) is not actuated during removal and installation. The clock spring contact (5) would be damaged if it were twisted.
7	Carefully detach clock spring contact (5) from steering column module (N80); disconnect electrical connectors (6, 7) when doing so	Do not damage the electrical connector.
8	Install in the reverse order
9	Perform basic programming		AR00.19-P-0200RT