REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


warning
  • Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions () and Driver’s, Front Passenger’s Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring ().
  • When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag module.
Post-installation Operation
  • Confirm that the steering wheel is at the straight-ahead position.
  • Steering wheel shake check




Removal steps
<<A>>
1.
 Cover

>>B<<
 2.
 Horn connector connection
<<B>>
 >>B<<
 3.
 Air bag module connector connection
<<C>>
4.
 Air bag module


5.
 Self-locking nut
<<D>>
 >>A<<
 6.
 Steering wheel assembly


7.
 Steering wheel cover lower


8.
 Steering wheel cover upper


9.
 Steering wheel

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> COVER REMOVAL

Insert the special tool ornament remover (MB990784) as shown in the illustration to remove the cover.

<<B>> AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION
<Except vehicles for Australia and New Zealand>

Disconnect the clock spring connector while compressing its locking button and sliding it to the direction of an arrow.
<Vehicles for Australia and New Zealand>

Slide the outer housing of the clock spring or front passenger’s air bag module connector in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.

<<C>> AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
caution
  • Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
  • The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the deployment surface facing up.

<<D>> STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1.Set the steering wheel at the straight-ahead position.
caution Use the special tool to remove the steering wheel since the steering column collision absorbing mechanism may be damaged.

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

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Align the clock spring mating marks and install the steering wheel assembly. (Refer to GROUP 52B - Driver’s, Front passenger’s air bag module(s) and clock spring )

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