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Driver-side airbag unit (sport steering
wheel), removing and installing
WARNING!
Observe all safety precautions before starting
work on any part of the airbag system page
48
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1 -
Steering wheel
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2 -
Harness connector for spiral spring
3 -
Airbag unit
4 -
Multi-point socket-head bolt
Always replace60 Nm (44 ft lb)
5 -
Torx bolts (T30) 7 Nm (62 in. lb)
6 -
Torx bit socket (T30)
7 -
Self canceling ring, spiral spring and slip
ring
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Removing
Installing
WARNING!
Make sure the passenger compartment is not
occupied before connecting the battery Ground
(GND) strap. -
Using Torx bit socket (T30) remove bolts
mounting airbag unit.
- Disconnect harness connector - 2 -.
- Place airbag unit down with padded side facing
upward.
- Make sure harness connector - 2 - engages
properly (with audible click).
- Install airbag unit and tighten bolts to 7 Nm (62
in. lb).
- Switch ignition on and connect battery Ground
(GND) strap.
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Sport steering wheel, removing and
installing
WARNING!
Observe all safety precautions before starting
work on any part of the airbag system page
48
-62
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Removing
Installing
- Remove airbag unit page Page 48
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- Turn steering wheel to center position (wheels
straight-ahead).
- Remove bolt - 4 -.
- Install steering wheel in center position (wheels
straight-ahead).
- Replace bolt - 4 - and tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft lb).
- Install airbag unit page Page 48
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