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Removing Steering Wheel

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  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 and pull off plug connection for steering wheel heater -1-  .
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Heater
    G09937627Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Release and pull off plug connection for airbag wire harness -2-  .

    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 Steering Wheel And Steering Column Mark Position
    G09937628Courtesy 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 fastening screw -1-  with multiple-tooth socket-wrench insert Nr.32  .
    Fig 3: Identifying Multiple-Tooth Screw
    G09937629Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Mark position of steering wheel.
  6. Remove steering wheel.
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