48 10 19 Removing and installing steering wheel (airbag) · Removal 3. Loosen hex

48 10 19 Removing and installing steering wheel (airbag) Removal 3. Loosen hexagon nut and remove together with 1. Disconnectthe battery and cover terminal or spring washer. battery. 2. Removedriver's airbag unit. For this purpose, loosen the two fastening screws with a screwdriver for internal Torx T 30. Disconnect plug connection at airbag unit and at steering wheel (for horn). Note 8 Replacefastening screws whenever they have been loosened. The airbag unit must always be set down so that the cushioned side faces upwards. If removed for an extended period, the airbag 125-97 unit must be kept in a locked place. Observethe 4. Turn wheels to straight-aheadposition. Then safety regulations. mark the position of the steering wheel with respect to the steering shaft (for refitting). Removesteering wheel (in straight-ahead # position). ~ .~ r"~~:"""', Note II To prevent unintended rotation of the con- tact unit (KE) when the steering wheel has 0 been removed,the contact unit locks itself when \ the steering wheel is pulled back. Likewise,the contact unit unlocks automaticallywhen the steering wheel is refitted. ;:;:::--- 'I-- -- \J 28-96