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Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Removing and Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit

32 34 020 - Removing and installing/replacing airbag unit

Warning!

Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury by the airbag unit.
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Comply with safety regulations See: Body and Frame/Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/51 00 ... Safety Instructions For Working
on Cars With Airbag Systems for handling components with gas generators.

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Do not exert any force on the airbag unit.

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Use only specified tools for releasing the airbag unit.

Note: Improper handling may trigger the airbag and thereby cause serious injury.

Important!

Steering wheel  must be replaced if airbag unit has been triggered!
Follow procedure after airbag triggering .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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Disconnect battery negative lead 

Insert Torx screwdriver T25 (1) into central opening on steering wheel and press upwards in direction of arrow until airbag unit (2) is unlocked.

Note:

See next picture for better depiction of unlocking.

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