REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution Before removing the steering wheel and driver’s air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions and Driver’s Air Bag Module and Clock Spring .
Pre-removal operationSteering wheel straight-ahead position check
 Post-installation operation
  • Steering wheel straight-ahead position check
  • Steering wheel shake check





Removal steps
<<A>>
1.
 Cover

>>B<<
 2.
 Horn connector connection

>>B<<
 3.
 Steering switch connector connection
<<B>>
 >>B<<
 4.
 Driver’s air bag module connector connection


5.
 Steering wheel voice control connector connection <Vehicles with voice control>


6.
 Steering wheel voice control cover <Vehicles with voice control>


7.
 Steering wheel voice control switch <Vehicles with voice control>
<<C>>
8.
 Driver’s air bag module


9.
 Bezel cover (RH)


10.
 Steering wheel audio remote control switch connector connection


11.
 Steering wheel audio remote control switch


12.
 Flange nut
<<D>>
 >>A<<
 13.
 Steering wheel assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> COVER REMOVAL

Insert the special tool ornament remover (MB990784) at the indicated position to remove the cover.
note The special tool ornament remover (MB990784) can be inserted through the notch behind the area shown.

<<B>> DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION

Slide the outer housing of the driver’s air bag module connector in the arrow direction shown and disconnect the connector.

<<C>> DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
caution
  • Never use an electric tester to diagnose the driver’s air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
  • Be sure to store removed driver’s air bag module in a clean and dry place with pad surface facing upward.

<<D>> STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1.Position the steering wheel in a straight ahead position.

2.
caution Use the special tool to remove the steering wheel since the steering column collision adsorbing mechanism may be damaged.
Use special tool steering wheel puller (MB990803) to remove the steering wheel.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
After centring the clock spring (Refer to 52B - Air bag module clock spring), install the steering wheel assembly.

>>B<< DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR CONNECTION/STEERING SWITCH CONNECTOR CONNECTION/HORN CONNECTOR CONNECTION
Connect the connector securely and route the harnesses not to lie off the cover hole.