| IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see Steering: Precautions for the repair) . |
| IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on or
near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pretensioners),
lock the airbag computer using the diagnostic
tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger lines
are inhibited and the airbag warning light on the
instrument panel lights up continuously (ignition
on). |
| IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (pretensioners
or airbags) near to a source of heat or naked
flame - they may be triggered. |
| IMPORTANT
To prevent the pyrotechnic components from being
permanently deactivated or triggered (airbags or
pretensioners), wait for at least 3 minutes after disconnecting
the battery. |
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Unlock the steering column.
- Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(80A, Battery).
- Remove the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal
airbag: Removal - Refitting) (88C, Airbags and
pretensioners).
- Set the wheels straight ahead.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
- Remove:
- the steering wheel nut (1) ,
- the steering wheel.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- Always replace the steering wheel nut.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
| Note:
When refitting the steering wheel, align the (2) of
the rotary switch with the opening (3) in the
steering wheel. |
- Pass the wiring connectors through the opening in
the steering wheel.
- Move the steering wheel to its original position.
- Refit the new steering wheel nut.
- Torque tighten the steering wheel nut (34 N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
- Refit the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal
airbag: Removal - Refitting) (MR 415, 88C, Airbags
and pretensioners).
- Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(80A, Battery).
- Configure the steering wheel angle sensor (see
Configurations and Programming (38C, Anti-lock
braking system).
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