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Removing Steering Wheel

  1. Turn wheels to straight-ahead position.

    Information 

    • Always release and disconnect the plug connections for steering wheel heater cables and airbag cables before removing the steering wheel. 
  2. If the vehicle has a heated steering wheel: Release plug connection for heated steering wheel -1-  and pull it off.
  3. Release and pull off plug connection for airbag wire harness -2-  .
    Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections For Heated Steering Wheel And Airbag Wire Harness
    G09808172Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Information 

    Immediately after unscrewing the fastening screw and before  removing the steering wheel, it is essential to mark the position of the steering wheel and steering column -2-  .

    Fig 2: Identifying Mark For Position Of Steering Wheel And Column
    G09808173Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    When reinstalling, this ensures that the steering wheel as well as the airbag spring are fitted back in the same position on the steering column.

  4. Unscrew and remove fastening screw -1-  using multiple-tooth socket-wrench insert Nr.32  ().
    Fig 3: Identifying Multiple-Tooth Screw
    G09808174Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Mark position of steering wheel.
  6. Remove steering wheel.
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