Remove/install steering wheel - AR46.10-P-0100AM (SL65 AMG)

MODEL 215.374 /379, 220.074 /174 /179, 230.479 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Components

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	Remove/install
1	Remove airbag unit from steering wheel (32)	Model 215, 220	AR91.60-P-0660M
		Model 230.4	AR91.60-P-0660R
2	Move steering wheel (32) to horizontal position	Front wheels in straight ahead position
3	Remove cage (1)	Installation:  Ensure that no cables are trapped.
4	Disconnect steering wheel gear shift connectors (2)
5	Unscrew countersunk screw (32c), steadying steering wheel (32).	Installation:  Replace countersunk bolt (32c).
			*BA46.10-P-1001-02A
6	Remove steering wheel (32)	Do not pay attention to the markings on the upper steering shaft. Installation:  The front wheels must be in the straight-ahead position. Fit steering wheel (32) horizontally onto steering shaft. The recesses in the splines (arrows) run vertically.
7	Check fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45) for damage	When the steering wheel (32) is detached, the fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45) must not be twisted, otherwise it will be damaged. Replace damaged fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45), see: ↓
		Remove/install clock spring contact	AR46.10-P-0200I
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 (32)  If the steering wheel (32) is crooked, adjust it by max. 1 tooth.

STEERING WHEEL

Number	Designation		Model 215	Model 220	Model 230
BA46.10-P-1001-02A	Bolts, steering wheel to steering shaft	Nm	80	80	80