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Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Removing and Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit (Connected Airbag Unit on Sport Steering Wheel)

32 34 020 - Removing and installing/replacing airbag unit (connected airbag unit on sport steering wheel)

Warning!

Conform with safety precautions! See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Service Precautions/Safety Regulations For Handling Airbag System
Components
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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Disconnect battery negative lead See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Procedures/Instructions for Disconnecting and
Connecting Battery

Important!

Carry out the following tasks carefully and meticulously to avoid damaging the steering wheel.

Check by applying finger pressure whether the marked points on the steering wheel are already pre-perforated by a cross-shaped cut.
If there is no cut: carefully pierce through marked points with a knife - 8-10 mm long, approx. 5 mm deep, cross-shaped.
Carefully pierce sport steering wheel at marked points with Torx screwdriver T25 (1).
Insert Torx screwdriver T25 (1) at the angle shown below.
After removing the airbag unit, press through the pierced point from inside outwards with your finger and if necessary clean on the outside.

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