Remove/Install Airbag Unit On Steering Wheel - AR91.60-P-0660GQ

Model 166 

Model 292 

Shown on model 166 

Fig 1: Airbag Unit On Steering Wheel Components Location - Model 166

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	Risk of injury  during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components	Do not expose pyrotechnical component parts to temperatures above 100°C or 212°F. Disconnect current supply when working on such component parts.	AS91.00-Z-0008-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Information, assessment and legal requirements when working with, handling and storing pyrotechnical components		AH91.00-Z-0000-10A
	Remove/install
1	Place steering column in the central height position
2	Switch on ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (min. 2 m)
3	Disconnect ground line at battery		AR54.10-P-0003GZ
4	Press retaining springs (7) in openings at steering wheel (2) towards inside using suitable tool	The retaining springs (7) must latch audibly into the driver airbag (1). Otherwise the airbag can detach itself from the steering wheel (2).
5	Remove driver airbag (1) far enough from steering wheel (2) until electrical connector (3) is accessible
6	Disconnect electrical connector (3) from steering column tube module
7	Remove driver airbag (1) from steering wheel (2)
8	Install in the reverse order
	Check
9	Check and erase vehicle fault memory using the diagnostic system	When replacing the driver airbag (1).
			AD00.00-P-2000-04A