Installation

NOTE:
- Only the complete airbag unit is considered to be a spare part.
- The airbag unit must not be treated with grease, solvents or other cleaning agents.
- The airbag unit must not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 100°C (212° F), not even temporarily.
- The airbag unit is highly sensitive to shocks. If it is dropped from a height in excess of 50 cm (1.6 ft.) onto a hard surface it may no longer be installed. Instead it should be returned to the Sindelfingen factory in special transport packing.
- Before installing the airbag unit check that the ground cable has been disconnected from the battery, the terminal covered and the ignition key set to position "0".

Technician Safety Information

Installation
- Attach plug connector to the ignition capsule on the gas generator (connector must engage audibly).
- Mount airbag unit onto steering wheel.
- Screw down both Torx screws with Torx screwdriver bit, tightening to 6 Nm (4.44 ft.lb.).
- Connect red airbag test coupling/plug connector (X11/13).
- Connect negative battery terminal.
- Switch ignition ON.

NOTE: The "SRS" warning light must go out after 4 seconds.

Observe warning light when engine is running and steering wheel is turned to full lock in both directions. The light should not light up or flicker.

Test horns for operation and automatic reset of combination switch.

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