Preliminary work
1. Disconnect battery. Refer to 90 IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY - AS OF MY 2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
2. Remove steering wheel airbag unit. Refer to 69 58 19 Removing and installing driver's airbag unit - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
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| CAUTION | Increased risk when handling airbag modules. Injury and material damage may occur if airbag units are not handled correctly --> 69 AW SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING AIRBAGS AND... - AS OF MY 2003 (ALL MODELS) airbag and belt tensioner "General warning notes". |
> Observe safety regulations for handling airbag modules.
1. Turn wheels to straight-ahead position. Before removing steering wheel, make a colored mark on steering wheel and steering column (centering of airbag spiral spring).
Note. Disconnect steering wheel heating if fitted on vehicle.
2. Remove steering wheel by releasing multiple-tooth screw.
Note. The steering wheel is made of magnesium alloy! The tightening torques must be strictly observed! Wheels straight ahead and observe previously applied markings! Airbag unit must lock with an audible click! Check by pulling at airbag unit! Always replace the multiple-tooth screw! Observe tightening torque --> 48 TW Tightening torques for steering - as of MY 2003 (All Models Except Cayenne S TIO Titan) .
Installation of the steering wheel takes place in reverse order.