10 19 Removing And Installing Steering Wheel; Removal - Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual

48 10 19 Removing and installing steering wheel

Removal

Installation
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Removal
Note
• Replace fastening screws of the airbag unit whenever they have been loosened! The airbag unit must
always be set down so that the cushioned side faces upwards! If removed for an extended period, the
airbag unit must be kept in a locked place! Observe the safety regulations!
• To prevent unintended rotation of the contact unit (KE) when the steering wheel has been removed,
the contact unit locks itself when the steering wheel is pulled back! Likewise, the contact unit unlocks
automatically when the steering wheel is refitted!
1. Disconnect the battery and cover terminal or battery.
2. Remove driver's airbag unit. For this purpose, loosen the two fastening screws −arrow− with a
screwdriver for TORX screwdriver insert T 30 V.A.G 1952 . Disconnect plug connection at airbag unit
and at steering wheel (for horn).
3. Loosen hexagon nut −arrow− and remove together with spring
washer.
4. Turn wheels to straight−ahead position. Then mark the position of the steering wheel with respect to the
steering shaft (for refitting). Remove steering wheel (in straight−ahead position).
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