481319 Removing and installing steering column trim

WM 481319 Removing and installing steering column trim

Preliminary work

WARNING

Incorrect handling of airbag units

- Triggering of airbag unit
- System faults can occur

-> Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
-> A voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.
-> Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.
-> Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.
-> Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.
-> Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.
-> Replace damaged parts during removal.
-> Always position the airbag unit in such a way that the airbag opening is facing upwards.
-> If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be stored in a safe place.
-> Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.
-> Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.
-> Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.
-> Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.
-> 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.

1. Remove steering wheel -> 481019 Removing and installing steering wheel - section on "Removing" 481019 Removing and installing steering wheel

Removing steering column trim

1. Screw in fastening screws -1- on lower part of trim panel -2-.





Screws on lower part

2. Detach dust boot -1- at upper part of trim panel -2- and push it back.





Dust boot

3. Unclip upper part of trim panel -1- through the openings on the front panel -2- using a suitable screwdriver and fold it up.





Unclipping upper part

4. Remove upper part of trim panel -1-.
5. Screw in fastening screws -1- on lower part of trim panel -2-.





Screws on lower part at the front

6. Fold lower part of trim panel -2- downwards -arrows-.





Removing lower part

7. Release and pull off plug connection -1-.
8. Remove lower part of trim panel -2-.

Installing steering column trim

1. The steering column trim is installed in reverse order to removal.

Subsequent work

WARNING

Incorrect handling of airbag units

- Triggering of airbag unit
- System faults can occur

-> Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
-> A voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.
-> Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.
-> Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.
-> Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.
-> Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.
-> Replace damaged parts during removal.
-> Always position the airbag unit in such a way that the airbag opening is facing upwards.
-> If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be stored in a safe place.
-> Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.
-> Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.
-> Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.
-> Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.
-> 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.

1. Install steering wheel -> 481019 Removing and installing steering wheel - section on "Installing" 481019 Removing and installing steering wheel.