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Removing and installing self-cancelling ring with slip ring from sports steering wheel > MY 1998 > < Removing and installing sports steering wheel
General Body Assembly, Interior (Repair groups 68, 69, 70, 72, 74)
Repairing driver's airbag
Removing and installing self-cancelling ring with slip ring > MY 1998
 
A96-0048
Important
  • ‒ Disconnect battery earthing strap/cable.
  • ‒ Wheels must be facing straight ahead.
  • ‒ Remove airbag unit
  • ‒ Remove steering wheel.

=> Running Gear, FWD and 4WD; Repair group 48

 
A96-0048
  • ‒ Unscrew bolts -5- (4x) of functional unit -6-.
  • ‒ Unscrew bolts -7- (4x) of coil connector -8-.
Important
Steering wheel and coil connector must only be removed with wheels facing straight ahead. The coil connector must not be twisted after removal.
  • ◆ Should it nevertheless inadvertently be turned centre position is to be determined prior to installation.
  • ◆ In centre position it must be possible to turn coil connector approx. 3 1/2 turns to either side.
 
A96-0048
  • Airbag unit
  • Connector for airbag and horn
  • Securing bolt for steering wheel
  • Connector for horn.
  • Bolts (4x)
  • Functional unit
  • Bolts (4x)
  • Coil connector

Notes:

  • ◆ After connecting the battery, please ensure that the vehicle accessories (radio, clock, electric window lifters) are checked according to workshop manual and/or operating instructions.
  • ◆ If the fault warning light (K 75) for airbag signals a fault after assembly the fault memory must be erased and again be interrogated by using fault reader V.A.G 1551.

=> Body Self-diagnosis; Repair group 01

Removing and installing self-cancelling ring with slip ring from sports steering wheel > MY 1998 > < Removing and installing sports steering wheel