32 34 020 Removing and installing/replacing airbag unit

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury by the airbag unit.

Comply with following 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: Improper handling may trigger the airbag and thereby cause serious injury.

IMPORTANT: Steering wheel must be replaced if airbag unit has been triggered!
Follow procedure after airbag triggering.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Insert Torx screwdriver T25 (1) into central opening on steering wheel and press upwards in direction of arrow until airbag unit (2) is unlocked.

NOTE: See next picture for better depiction of unlocking.

Fig 1: Pressing Airbag Unit

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NOTE: Press Torx screwdriver (1) upwards.

In this way, the retaining clip is pressed upwards and the airbag unit unlocked.

Fig 2: Airbag Unit Unlocked

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Disconnect ground cable (2) and remove airbag unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Ground Cable And Plug Connection

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