Disassembling
Special tools
9988695
Scheme 157
Check that the customer has left the radio code.
| WARNING | Before assembling the steering wheel the ignition should be in position II. Then the battery negative should be reconnected. Ensure that nobody is in the car when the battery is being connected. |
Scheme 158
Leave the screws on the reverse of the steering wheel in their countersunk holes.
2 Torx 30 screws.
Scheme 159
| WARNING | The battery must not be connected when the SRS ignition cable connector is removed or installed. |
| WARNING | Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed airbag module. This could deploy the airbag. |
| WARNING | The steering wheel module must never be taken apart, repaired or moved to another vehicle. For handling replaced module, see HANDLING REPLACED SRS AIRBAGS/SEAT BELT TENSIONERS . |
Scheme 160
| CAUTION | If a non-deployed steering wheel module is removed temporarily, it should be placed with the metal side (rear) downwards in a protected place. |
Scheme 161
Connect special tool 9988695
If the ignition is switched on when neither the steering wheel module nor special tool are connected, a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) will be stored indicating an open-circuit. Any diagnostic trouble code (DTC) must be erased.
Scheme 162
Slacken off the screw but leave it in place. The screw should be loose enough to unscrew by hand.
Scheme 163
Scheme 164
- Drive the car straight forwards or backwards on a level surface so that the wheels point straight ahead.
| CAUTION | It is always important to point the wheels straight ahead when carrying out work that requires the removal of the steering wheel and/or contact reel. |
| WARNING | Do not drive the car further than necessary to align the front wheels. The steering wheel is not properly tightened and the steering wheel module has been removed. |
