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Removing and Installing Contact Unit


REMOVAL OF STEERING WHEEL TO FACILITATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF AIRBAG CONTACT UNIT

Removal Of Steering Wheel
1. Disconnect battery and cover terminal or battery.



2. Remove driver's airbag unit. For this purpose, loosen the two fastening screws (Torx T-30). Disconnect plug connection at airbag unit and at steering wheel (for horn).

Note: Replace fastening screws whenever they have been loosened. The airbag unit must always be set down so that the cushioned side faces upward. If removed for a lengthy period, the airbag unit must be stored under lock and key. Observe safety regulations.




3. Loosen hexagon nut and remove together with spring washer.
4. Turn wheels to straight-ahead position. Then, for installation, mark the position of the steering wheel with respect to the steering shaft. Remove steering wheel (in straight-ahead position).

NOTE: To prevent unintentional rotation of the contact unit (CU) with the steering wheel removed, the CU locks itself when the steering wheel is pulled back. Likewise, the contact unit unlocks automatically when the steering wheel is placed in position.



Removal Of The Contact Unit



1. Undo and remove the panel.



2. Undo the fastening screws of the contact unit.
3. Take out heating and air conditioning control with Special Tool V160 and release tie-wraps of connectors.
4. Pull forward and disconnect the electrical plug connections.
5. Remove the contact unit.


Installation Of Contact Unit
- Set the front wheel to the straight-ahead position before refitting the contact unit.



- Ensure that the exact center position (arrows) of the contact unit is maintained.


Installation Of Steering Wheel
1. Refit the steering wheel with the wheels in the straight-ahead position or in accordance with the marking so that the upper spokes of the steering wheel are horizontal.

Caution: Do not trap the cable of the contact unit.

2. Fit hexagon nut with spring washer and tighten to 46 Nm.
3. Install driver's airbag unit. Use new fastening screws and tighten to 10 Nm (7.5 ft.lb.).
4. Check horn for operation.

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