Removal & Installation (Sport Steering Wheel)

Comply with safety regulations. Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury. Disconnect battery negative lead. Avoid damaging the steering wheel by applying finger pressure whether the marked points on the steering wheel are already pre-perforated by a cross-shaped cut. If there is no cut, carefully pierce through marked points with a knife 8-10 mm long, approximately 5 mm deep, cross-shaped. Carefully pierce sport steering wheel at marked points with Torx screwdriver T25 (1). See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Piercing Steering Wheel

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Insert Torx screwdriver T25 (1) at the angle shown. After removing the airbag unit, press through the pierced point from inside outwards with your finger and if necessary clean on the outside. See Fig 2 . If a springy resistance can be felt, press down lock as far as it will go and pull airbag unit (1) away from steering wheel. Repeat procedure on opposite side. For purposes of clarity, the procedure is shown in the next picture with the airbag unit already removed.

Fig 2: Pressing Down Lock & Pulling Airbag Unit

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Press on lock (1) with a Torx screwdriver T25 (2). See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Pressing On Lock With Torx Screwdriver

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During installation, insert airbag unit with hooks into locks and press into sport steering wheel.

Fig 4: Inserting Airbag Unit With Hooks Into Locks & Pressing Into Steering Wheel

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Unlock plug connection and lever out lock (1) with a screwdriver. See Fig 5 .

Fig 5: Levering Out Lock With Screwdriver

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Open locks (1) on both plugs and disconnect plug connections. See Fig 6 . Remove airbag unit. Lay airbag unit to one side (in luggage compartment). Padded side must always face upwards.

Fig 6: Opening Locks On Both Plugs & Disconnecting Plug Connections

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