REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

caution

Before removing the steering wheel airbag module, refer to GROUP 52B - Service Precautions

and Airbag Module Clock Spring

Post-installation operation

			Removal steps
<<A>>		1.	Cover
	>>B<<	2.	Horn connector connection
	>>B<<	3.	Steering switch connector connection
<<B>>	>>B<<	4.	Air bag module connector connection
		5.	Steering wheel voice control switch cover
<<C>>		6.	Steering wheel voice control switch
<<C>>		7.	Air bag module
		8.	Steering wheel upper cover (LH)
		9.	Steering wheel audio remote control switch
		10.	Steering wheel upper cover (RH)
		11.	Steering wheel cruise control switch
		12.	Self-locking nut
<<D>>	>>A<<	13.	Steering wheel assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

Insert special tool ornament remover (MB990784) into the notch shown in the figure, and remove the cover.

Disconnect the connector while sliding the part shown in the figure (connector lock) of the clock spring connector in the direction of an arrow.

caution

Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
Be sure to store the removed air bag module in a clean and dry place with a pad surface facing upward.

1.Position the steering wheel in a straight ahead direction.

caution

Use the special tool to remove the steering wheel since the steering column collision absorbing mechanism may be damaged.

2.Use special tool steering wheel puller (MB990803) to remove the steering wheel assembly as shown in the figure.

After centring the clock spring (Refer to GROUP 52B - Air Bag Module Clock Spring

), install the steering wheel assembly.

Connect the connector securely and route the harnesses not to lie off the cover hole.