Removing Steering Wheel

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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- .

During re-installation, this ensures that the steering wheel as well as the airbag spring are fitted back in the same position on the steering column.

Fig 1: Identifying Marking Position Of Steering Wheel And Steering Column

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Turn wheels to straight-ahead position.
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- Always release and disconnect the plug connections for steering wheel heater cables and airbag cables before removing the steering wheel.
If the vehicle has a heated steering wheel: Release plug connection for heated steering wheel -1- and pull it off.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Plug Connections
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Release and pull off plug connection for airbag wiring harness -2- .
Unscrew fastening screw -1- using the polygon wrench insert Nr.32 .

Fig 3: Identifying Multiple-Tooth Screw
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Mark position of steering wheel.
Remove steering wheel.