911 Turbo AWD F6-3600cc 3.6L SOHC Twin Turbo (1997)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Standard Steering Wheel With Airbag
Removal
1. Disconnect battery and cover terminal or battery.
2. Remove driver airbag unit, undoing both fastening screws with a socket Torx T 30 wrench.
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Disconnect connector at airbag unit and at steering wheel (for signal horn).
NOTE:
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Replace the fastening screws whenever they have been undone.
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The airbag unit must always be stowed away with the padded side facing up.
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When the airbag unit remains removed for a longer period of time, it must be stored in a safe place.
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Observe safety specifications.
3. Undo hexagon head nut and lift off complete with spring washer.
4. Turn wheel to straight-ahead position.
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Then mark position of steering wheel to steering shaft (for reassembly).
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Take off steering wheel (in straight-ahead position).
NOTE:
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To prevent inadvertent turning of the contact unit (CU) when the steering wheel is removed, the CU is locked automatically when the steering
wheel is pulled back.
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In the same manner, the CU is unlocked automatically when the steering wheel is placed back into position.
Installation
1. Fit steering wheel with the wheels in straight-ahead position or according to the dismantling marks in such a manner that the upper steering wheel
spokes are horizontal.
CAUTION: Do not trap the wire of the contact unit.
2. Fit hexagon head nut with spring washer and tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft lb).
3. Install drivers airbag.
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Use new fastening screws.
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Tighten to: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
4. Check operation of signal horn.