Air Bag Systems

Airbag steering wheel, exploded view





1 - Trim panel
2 - Clamping screw, 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
^ Remove using hex key
3 - Phillips head screw, 1 Nm (18 inch lbs.)
4 - Steering - column adjustment switch
^ With electrically adjustable steering column only
5 - Phillips head screw, 1 Nm (18 inch lbs.)
6 - Phillips head screw, 1 Nm (18 inch lbs.)
7 - Trim
8 - Phillips head screw, 1 Nm (18 inch lbs.)
9 - Steering column adjustment handle
^ With mechanically adjustable steering column only
10 - Bolt, 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.)
^ With mechanically adjustable steering column only
11 - Bolt, 2.5 Nm (22.5 inch lbs.)
12 - Bolt, 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.)
^ Torx T30
13 - Steering wheel with coil connector
14 - Hex nut, 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)

Note: From m.y. 1998 with multi-point hex socket-head bolt
^ Size 12 multi-point insert
^ Tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace bolt

15 - Airbag unit
^ Pay attention to safety measures, Refer to Air Bag Systems, Service Precautions.