Installing airbag steering wheel module

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Ignition off and disconnect the battery negative lead

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

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WARNING:

The battery must not be connected when the steering wheel module is being removed or installed.

Remove special tool

Fig 2: Connecting Special Tool 9988695 To Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Connector

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Remove special tool 9988695 .

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.

Ignition in position I

Fig 3: Identifying Ignition On Position (Position I)

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Ignition switch to position I so that the steering wheel lock is disengaged.

Installing steering wheel module

Fig 4: Identifying Installment Of Steering Wheel Air Bag Module

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Install:

the lower section on the steering wheel (1).
connect ignition cable to module (2).
fold the module into the steering wheel (3). Check that the SRS ignition cable is not trapped.

Installing steering wheel screws

Fig 5: Locating Steering Wheel Screws

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Screw the module into place from rear, 2 Torx 30 screws in the counter sunk holes in the steering wheel. Turn the wheel to gain access to screws. Tightening torque =10 Nm .

CAUTION:

When tightening, tighten the right-hand screw first. This is important for the operation of the signal horn.