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Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring F138

Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring F138, Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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Special Screwdriver T8 T40056 A

Removing

NOTE:  Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring F138 must be installed and removed in center position (wheels straight).

CAUTION:  Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.

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Switch on ignition. 

NOTE:  Contrary to description "Disconnecting and Connecting Battery", battery must be disconnected when removing airbag with ignition
switched on.

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Remove luggage compartment floor trim.

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Disconnect battery ground strap - arrow -.

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Remove driver-side airbag unit.

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Remove steering wheel.

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On vehicles with electrically adjustable steering columns, remove lower driver-side instrument panel cover.

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