Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove AIRBAG UNIT

NOTE: Illustrations show multifunction steering wheel (4) removed.

Release screws (1).

Detach decorative trim (3) in direction of arrow from holders (2).

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove complete decorative trim (3).

Installation:

Make sure electrical leads are correctly routed.

Fig 1: Detaching Decorative Trim From Holder

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Feed wiring harness (4) out of associated holders.

Release screws (1) and remove both multifunction steering wheel switches (2) from decorative trim (3).

Installation:

Make sure there is a uniform gap between both multifunction steering wheel switches (2) and decorative trim (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws, Multifunction Steering Wheel Switches, Wiring Harness And Decorative Trim

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