Removal
1. Disconnect battery. --> 27 06 IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY - AS OF MY 2005 (ALL MODELS) .
Scheme 2
2. Remove steering wheel airbag unit --> 69 58 19 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVER'S AIRBAG UNIT - AS OF MY 2005 (CARRERA 2, CARRERA 2S, CABRIO 2, CABRIO 2S, CARRERA 4, CABRIO 4) .
3. Turn wheels to straight-ahead position. Before removing steering wheel, put a mark (e. g. color marking) on steering wheel and steering column (centering of airbag spiral spring).
4. Remove steering wheel by releasing multiple-tooth screw.
Installation
Note. The steering wheel is made of magnesium alloy. The tightening torques must be strictly observed. Wheels straight ahead and observe the previously-applied marking. Replace multiple-tooth screw after each removal (micro-encapsulated thread). Observe tightening torque. --> Tightening torque: 50 (37 ftlb.) Nm Airbag unit must lock with an audible click! Check by pulling at airbag unit.
Installation of the steering wheel takes place in reverse order.