Installing Steering Wheel

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Turn wheels to straight-ahead position and observe the marking you applied earlier!
Airbag unit must lock with an audible click! Pull to check that the airbag unit is fitted securely!
Always replace screw!

Installation is performed in reverse order. Pay particular attention to the following:

1.1 Install steering wheel in accordance with the marking -2- applied between the steering wheel and steering column.

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Fitting according to applied marking

1.2 Screw in and tighten new screw -1- .

> Initial tightening 30 (22m) Nm

> Final tightening torque angle + 90°

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Screwing in screw

1.3 Check airbag unit before installation :
- Check correct positioning of the compression spring -1- (seating of the compression spring -1- in spring guide!).
- Slide securing clip -2- up evenly, let it go and check that the securing clip -2- moves down evenly.

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Checking that steering wheel is secure