32 34 030 Removing and installing/replacing airbag unit (sport steering wheel)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury by the airbag unit.
- Comply with safety regulations for handling components with gas generators.
- Do not exert any force on the airbag unit.
- Use only specified tools for releasing the airbag unit.
NOTE:
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the airbag unit and thereby cause serious injury.
IMPORTANT:
Steering wheel
must be replaced if airbag unit has been triggered!
Follow procedure after airbag triggering .
Follow procedure after airbag triggering .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- Remove shift paddles for automatic transmission. See 61 31 131 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SHIFT PADDLE FOR TRANSMISSION (TWIN CLUTCH TRANSMISSION) (M3) .
Insert Torx screwdriver (T25) at an angle into concealed opening on reverse side of steering wheel until a spring resistance is felt (approx. 1.5 cm).
Increase pressure on spring leg (concealed) using Torx screwdriver (T25) until airbag unit is unlocked.
Repeat procedure on other side.
Installation:
Make sure electrical leads are correctly positioned.
Snap airbag unit with uniform pressing force plane-parallel in direction of steering column shaft into steering wheel.
WARNING:
Risk of injury!
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards .
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards .
Tilt airbag unit forwards.
Disconnect plug connections and remove airbag unit.
Installation:
Connect plugs to connections of same color on airbag unit.