Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Removing and installing steering wheel
Preliminary work
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove steering wheel airbag unit.

Removing steering wheel





ATTENTION:
Increased risk when handling airbag modules.
^ Injury and material damage may occur if airbag units are not handled correctly.
^ Observe safety regulations for handling airbag modules.

1. Turn wheels to straight-ahead position. Before removing steering wheel, make a colored mark on steering wheel and steering column (centering of airbag spiral spring).

Note:
^ Disconnect steering wheel heating if fitted on vehicle.

2. Remove steering wheel by releasing multiple-tooth screw.

Installing steering wheel

Note:
^ The steering wheel is made of magnesium alloy! The tightening torques must be strictly observed!
^ Wheels straight ahead and observe previously applied markings!
^ Airbag unit must lock with an audible click! Check by pulling at airbag unit!
^ Always replace the multiple-tooth screw!
^ Observe tightening torque.

Installation of the steering wheel takes place in reverse order.

Subsequent work
1. Install steering wheel airbag unit.
2. Connect battery.