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Airbag, driver (333D)

Airbag, driver (333D)

Warning

Read the Safety and handling directions and Before changing a control module before starting work.


To remove


1. Ignition switch in OFF position.

Warning

The battery's ground cable must be removed before the positive cable. Wait for at least 1 minute after disconnecting the battery before beginning any work on the airbag system. Otherwise the airbag may be deployed unintentionally and this can cause fatal/severe personal injuries.


2. Loosen the steering wheel adjustment and pull the steering wheel as far back as possible.

3. Turn the steering wheel 45° in one direction from the straight on position.

4. Bend away the locking spring clip using a screwdriver in the hole on the rear side of the steering wheel.


5. Turn the steering wheel 45° past the straight on position in the other direction.

6. Bend away the locking spring clip using a screwdriver in the hole on the rear side of the steering wheel.

Important

Be extremely careful when removing the airbag. There is a considerable risk of breaking the connector in the contact roller.


Note

Exercise caution with the wiring harness when the airbag is removed from the steering wheel.


7. Carefully pull the airbag away from the steering wheel.


8. Pull up the connector's locking catches using a small screwdriver. Unplug the connectors.


To fit

Important

Take care when plugging in the connector so as not to damage or press out the pins/sleeves in the connector. For further information regarding connectors, refer to Connectors, handling and inspection .



1. Plug in the connectors and press in the locking catches.


2. Fit the airbag into the steering wheel.

3. Connect the battery.

4. Switch on the ignition and check the airbag system and control module as follows:

Connect the diagnostic tool to the diagnostic socket under the dashboard. Delete any trouble codes.

Switch off the ignition and switch it on again. Wait at least 10 minutes with the ignition switched on.

Check whether a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is displayed:

If a diagnostic trouble code is shown:

Carry out fault diagnosis in accordance with the directions given for each DTC.

If no diagnostic trouble code is shown:

Disconnect the diagnostic tool.

5. Carry out Measures after disconnecting the battery .