Removing driver's airbag unit

Installation Location:

Fig 1: Overview of driver' airbag unit

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Fig 2: Releasing driver's airbag unit

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1. Turn steering wheel 90° and stick a T30 (Torx with handle) or medium-size screwdriver through the opening of the steering wheel.

WARNING: Incorrect triggering of airbag module.

Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units!

→ The safety regulations → 69 AW Safety regulations for airbag and belt tensioner units - as of MY 2005 (All Models) must be followed.

→ The airbag unit must always be stowed so that the airbag opening faces upwards!

→ If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be kept in a locked place!

→ Remove ignition key. Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e. g. body, seat frame) is avoided.

→ After the battery is disconnected, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the airbag plugs.

Incorrect triggering of airbag module.

2. Use the screwdriver or T30 to compress the locking clip and pull the airbag unit from the steering wheel with the fingers.

Fig 3: Locking clip

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Locking clip compressed -A- See Fig 3.

Locking clip relieved -B- See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Unlocking connector for airbag wiring harness

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3. Unlock electrical connector -2- on steering wheel -A- and remove. See Fig 4.

Removing airbag lead:

Fig 5: Removing airbag lead

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4. Unlock electrical connectors -1, 2- with a screwdriver and unplug. See Fig 5.

5. Unplug electrical connector -3- . See Fig 5.