Panamera S (970) V8-4.8L (2010)
Air Bag: Removal and Replacement
Removing and Installing Driver's Airbag Unit
Removing And Installing Driver's Airbag Unit
Preliminary work
Preliminary work for driver's airbag unit
INFORMATION: Operate the steering wheel with the battery disconnected. Before disconnecting the battery, observe the following points.
1. Ignition key into ignition, switch ignition on and off again.
2. Leave ignition key inserted.
3. Disconnect battery.
Removing driver's airbag unit
WARNING:
Incorrect handling of airbag units
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Triggering of airbag unit
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System faults can occur
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Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
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A voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.
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Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.
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Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.
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Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.
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Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.
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Replace damaged parts during removal.
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Always position the airbag unit in such a way that the airbag opening is facing upwards.
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If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be stored in a safe place.
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Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.
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Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.
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Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.
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Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.
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Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by electrical ignition performed in accordance with all precautionary measures, thereby
preventing it from being used incorrectly.
INFORMATION:
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With the PDK steering wheel version, the unlocking tool -1- (Torx with handle or screwdriver) must also be guided by hand while unlocking it.
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If the unlocking tool -1- is not "guided", the locking spring -2- can tilt sideways in the steering wheel.