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

Model 217, 222 

Model 217, model 222 as of 31.05.2014, shown on model 217 

Fig 1: Airbag Unit On Steering Wheel Components Location - Model 222 (Shown On Model 217)

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Model 222 up to 30.05.2014 

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Shown on model 222 

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	Risk of injury  during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnically components	Do not expose pyrotechnically component parts to temperatures above 100°C or 212°F. Disconnect current supply when working on such component parts.	AS91.00-Z-0008-01A
Topical note	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 pyrotechnically components		AH91.00-Z-0000-10A
	Remove/install
1	Adjust steering wheel (6) to the topmost position
2	Disconnect ground line to battery		AR54.10-P-0003LF
3	Insert screwdriver (1) in right and left opening (arrow) at steering wheel (6) and press respective end of spring (2) inwards until drive airbag (4) is released	Model 217 Model 222 as of 5/31/14 Angle: a = approx. 10° Model 222 up to 5/30/14 Angle: b = approx. 45° Use commercially available Allen wrench with a size of 4 mm. Right and left opening (arrow) at steering wheel (6) must be pierced the first time that driver airbag (4) is removed. Ends of spring (2) must audibly engage in mounts (5) of driver airbag (4).
4	Remove driver airbag (4) and disconnect electrical connector (3)	Make sure that electrical connector (3) engages properly.
5	Dispose of removed driver airbag (4) properly	When replacing the driver airbag (4).
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Check supplemental restraint system (SRS) with diagnostic unit	When replacing the driver airbag (4).
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B