Cooper S (R56) L4-1.6L Turbo (N14) (2009)
Air Bag: 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 See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Wheel/Service and Repair/Removing and Installing/Replacing Sport 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.