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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. Release plug connection for airbag wire harness -1-  and disconnect it.
  3. If the vehicle has a heated steering wheel: release and disconnect plug connection for steering wheel heating -2-  .
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    Information 

    Immediately after unscrewing the screw and before  removing the steering wheel, always mark the position of the steering wheel between the steering wheel and steering column -2-  .

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    This ensures that the steering wheel will be fitted at the same position on the steering column again during re-installation.

  4. Unscrew and remove fastening screw -1-  using multiple-tooth socket-wrench insert Nr.32  .
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  5. Mark the position of the steering wheel.
  6. Remove steering wheel.