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Installing Control Unit For Steering Wheel Electronics

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WARNING: Airbag contact unit not set correctly
  • Malfunction in driver's airbag unit

→ When removing and installing the steering column switch, turn the steering wheel so that the wheels are in straight-ahead position. This ensures that the airbag contact unit is locked in the central position.

→ Do not trap the cable of the airbag contact unit.

→ Check that the cable is routed correctly.

Information 

If the airbag contact unit setting was changed accidentally, it must be adjusted. To position the airbag contact unit in the central position, press the locking element and turn the rotor carefully to the left as far as it will go. Then turn the rotor carefully to the right, approx. 3.5 to 3.75 revolutions, until the lock engages. The arrow marking on the rotor must be positioned between the arrow markings on the contact unit.

  1. Install control unit for steering wheel electronics.
    1. 1.1. Position control unit for steering wheel electronics on the steering-column switch.
      Fig 1: Installing Steering Wheel Electronics Control Unit
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  2. Push on line holder.
    1. 2.1. Push line holder onto steering-column switch.
      Fig 2: Installing Line Holder
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  3. Unscrew fastening screws for steering wheel electronics control unit
    1. 3.1. Turn the steering column switch round and screw in the five fastening screws.
      Fig 3: Installing Steering Wheel Electronics Control Unit Fastening Screws
      G09830591Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install contact unit.
    1. 4.1. Position airbag contact unit and press onto the steering column switch until the three tabs are felt to engage.
      Fig 4: Installing Contact Unit Retaining Tabs
      G09830592Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.