Driver's airbag unit, removing and installing from 03.98 and up: Removing
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Release steering column adjustment.
- Turn steering wheel - 1 - until steering wheel spoke is vertical. Press steering column in upper position.
- Secure steering column adjustment.
- Insert screwdriver (approx. 175 mm long) from the reverse side into hole of steering wheel hub (insert screwdriver approx. 45 mm).
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- Press screwdriver in direction of arrow. When doing this the clip -10- is pressed back and the locking lug - 3 - of the airbag unit is released.
- Turn steering wheel back 180 and release second locking lug on opposite side.
- Steering wheel -1- to center position (wheels in straight-ahead position).
- Pull connector off airbag unit.
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