Removing Driver's Airbag Unit
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:
Improper handling of airbag units
- Triggering of airbag unit .
- System faults can occur
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- → Remove ignition key or remote control (hand-held transmitter) and keep it outside of the transmission range.
- → External power supply must be de-energised.
- → Disconnect the battery and isolate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.
- → Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.
- → Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.
- → Keep space in front of the airbag unit free.
- → Replace damaged parts.
- → Always set airbag units down with the blow-out opening facing upwards.
- → Do not place any objects on the airbag units.
- → Store airbag units in a safe place.
- → Avoid contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids or similar substances.
- → Store airbag units in a cool place. Maximum temperature: 90°C.
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Dispose of replaced and non-ignited airbag and seat-belt pretensioner units in accordance with local legal requirements and transport regulations.
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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.
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.
- Loosen driver's airbag unit -1-
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Driver's airbag unit
- 1.1 Release driver's airbag unit -1- through the openings -2- at the left and right.
- 1.2 Guide driver's airbag unit -1- out of the steering wheel until the electric plug connections are accessible.
- Release and disconnect electric plug connections -1- and remove driver's airbag unit -2- .
Electric plug connections