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

MODEL 204, 207 

Shown on model 204.0 up to model year 2012/AEJ 11 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.0

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Shown on model 204.9 as of model year 2013/AEJ 12 

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.9

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	Remove/install
1	Turn steering wheel (1) into the center position (front wheels in straight-ahead position)
	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
2	Remove airbag unit from steering wheel (1)	MODEL 204.9 up to model year 2013 /AEJ12MODEL 204.0/2 up to model year 2012/AEJ11	AR91.60-P-0660CW
		MODEL 204.0/2, 207 as of model year 2012 /AEJ11MODEL 204.9 as of model year 2013/AEJ12	AR91.60-P-0660EL
		MODEL 207 up to model year 2012AEJ 11	AR91.60-P-0660EW
3	Remove bolt (1s), in the process counterhold the steering wheel (1)	Replace bolt (1s).
		Screw/bolt, steering wheel to steering shaft	*BA46.10-P-1001-02J
4	Take steering wheel (1) out until electrical connection (2) is accessible and disconnect electrical connection (2)	MODEL 204, 207 with CODE 442 (Luxury multifunction steering wheel)
5	Remove steering wheel (1)	Align recesses of the splines (arrow) in the steering wheel (1) with the markings on the steering shaft.
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Conduct a road test	Checking during the test drive: Turn signal cancellation: The turn signal mechanism may fail to return to its deactivated position if the steering wheel's center offset exceeds more than one spline. Indicator lamp for supplemental restraint system (A1e15): For a full-lock position in either direction, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp must not light up. Position of the steering wheel: If the steering wheel (1) is at a slant, adjust it by max. one tooth.