Steering Wheel With Switches: Disassembling

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools:

9988695

Ignition off. Disconnect battery negative lead

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition In Off Position And Disconnecting Negative Cable From Battery

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Check that the customer has left the radio code.

WARNING: Before assembling the steering wheel the ignition should be in position II. Then the battery negative should be reconnected. See Conclusion . Ensure that nobody is in the car when the battery is being connected.

Removing steering wheel screws

Fig 2: Locating Steering Wheel Screws

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Leave the screws on the reverse of the steering wheel in their countersunk holes.

2 Torx 30 screws.

Removing steering wheel module

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Air Bag Module And Connector

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WARNING: The battery must not be connected when the SRS ignition cable connector is removed or installed.

WARNING: Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed airbag module. This could deploy the airbag.

WARNING: The steering wheel module must never be taken apart, repaired or moved to another vehicle. For handling replaced module, see Handling Replaced SRS Airbags/Seat Belt Tensioners .

Placing the Steering Wheel Module

Fig 4: Identifying Proper Positioning Of Steering Wheel Air Bag Module

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CAUTION: If a non-deployed steering wheel module is removed temporarily, it should be placed with the metal side (rear) downwards in a protected place.

Connecting special tool

Fig 5: Connecting Special Tool 9988695 To Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Connector

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Connect special tool 9988695

If the ignition is switched on when neither the steering wheel module nor special tool are connected, a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) will be stored indicating an open-circuit. Any diagnostic trouble code (DTC) must be erased.

Slacken off center screw

Fig 6: Locating Steering Wheel Retaining Screw

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Slacken off the screw but leave it in place. The screw should be loose enough to unscrew by hand.

Reconnect the battery negative lead

Fig 7: Connecting Battery Negative Lead

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Align front wheels

Fig 8: Aligning Front Wheels

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Drive the car straight forwards or backwards on a level surface so that the wheels point straight ahead.

CAUTION: It is always important to point the wheels straight ahead when carrying out work that requires the removal of the steering wheel and/or contact reel.

WARNING: Do not drive the car further than necessary to align the front wheels. The steering wheel is not properly tightened and the steering wheel module has been removed.

Disconnect the Battery Negative Lead

Fig 9: Disconnecting Battery Negative Lead

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Remove special tool

Fig 10: Connecting Special Tool 9988695 To Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Connector

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Remove special tool 9988695

HINT: If the ignition is switched on when neither the steering wheel module nor special tool are connected, a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) will be stored indicating an open-circuit. Any diagnostic trouble code (DTC) must be erased.

Secure the contact reel

Fig 11: Removing Screw From Parking Position Securing Contact Reel Into Lock Position

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Remove screw from parking position (A) and secure the contact reel in lock position (B). Do not detach the screw from the plastic strip.

CAUTION: The steering wheel must never be turned while the contact reel is locked. The contact reel pin will shear off.

Remove the steering wheel center screw

Fig 12: Identifying Steering Wheel Retaining Screw

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Remove steering wheel, steering wheel covers and switches

Fig 13: Identifying Steering Wheel, Steering Column Cover, Selector, And Torx Screws

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CAUTION: The steering wheel must never be turned while the contact reel is locked. The contact reel pin will shear off.

3 Torx 20 screws in the steering wheel cover.

2 Torx 20 screws in the switches.

To remove and install contact reel, see Replacing SRS Contact Reel .