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Remove/install airbag unit on steering wheel (MODEL 204.0 /2 as of model year 2012 /YoM 11; MODEL 172.4, 204.3, 218) - AR91.60-P-0660EL

MODEL 204.0 /2 as of model year 2012 /YoM 11 

MODEL 172.4, 204.3, 218 

Illustrated on model 218 

Fig 1: Identifying Driver Airbag Unit Of Steering Wheel Removing/Installing Components (1 Of 2)
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Illustrated on model 218 

Fig 2: Identifying Driver Airbag Unit Of Steering Wheel Removing/Installing Components (2 Of 2)
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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
NOTES Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags or emergency tensioning retractor units   AH91.00-P-0002-01M
IMPORTANT Assessment of airbag and emergency tensioning retractor units in accident vehicles   AH91.00-P-0006-01B
IMPORTANT Legal regulations on handling and storing airbags and emergency tensioning retractor units   AH91.00-P-0004-01A
1 Place steering column in the central height position    
2 Disconnect ground line for on-board electrical system battery (G1) Model 172 AR54.10-P-0003W
Model 204 AR54.10-P-0003CW
Model 218 AR54.10-P-0003EW
3 Insert Torx screwdriver into openings on steering wheel (2) and press retaining springs (7) inward Torx screwdriver T20
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT The retaining springs (7) must engage audibly into the driver airbag unit (1).
 
4 Remove driver airbag unit (1) far enough from steering wheel (2) until electrical connector (3) is accessible    
5 Disconnect electrical connector (3) at steering column tube module    
6 Disconnect driver airbag unit (1) from steering wheel (2) IMPORTANT If driver airbag unit (1) is being replaced, the defective driver airbag unit (1) must be disposed of properly.  
REFER TO FORMS Notes on disposing of airbag and emergency tensioning retractor units OS91.00-P-0001-01A
7 Install in the reverse order    
8 Connect Star Diagnosis and check supplemental restraint system (SRS) When replacing driver airbag unit (1). AD00.00-P-2000-04A