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Removing Driver's Airbag Unit

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Removing driver's airbag unit 

WARNING: Improper handling of airbag units 
  • Triggering of airbag unit. 
  • System faults can occur. 
    1. Remove ignition key or remote control (hand-held transmitter) and keep it outside of the transmission range.
    2. External power supply must be de-energized.
    3. Disconnect the battery and isolate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.
    4. Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.
    5. Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.
    6. Keep space in front of the airbag unit free.
    7. Replace damaged parts.
    8. Always set airbag units down with the blow-out opening facing upwards.
    9. Do not place any objects on the airbag units.
    10. Store airbag units in a safe place.
    11. Avoid contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids or similar substances.
    12. Store airbag units in a cool place. Maximum temperature: 90°C.

Information 

Dispose of replaced and non-ignited airbag and seat-belt pretensioner units in accordance with local legal requirements and transport regulations.

Information 

Guide unlocking tools into openings -L and R-  on the steering wheel at the same time and release retainer spring -H-  .

Use commercially available tools (e.g. screwdrivers) as unlocking tools.

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Driver's airbag unit

If the driver's airbag unit -1-  cannot be released, press the driver's airbag unit -1-  several times using a jerking movement and let it go, then repeat the unlocking procedure.

  1. Loosen driver's airbag unit -1-  .
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    Driver's airbag unit

    1. 1.1 Release driver's airbag unit -1-  through the openings -2-  at the left and right.
    2. 1.2 Guide driver's airbag unit -1-  out of the steering wheel until the electric plug connections are accessible.
  2. Release and disconnect electric plug connections -1-  and remove driver's airbag unit -2-  .
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    Electric plug connections

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