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Airbag system self-diagnosis 10.94 ? > < Deactivating front passenger airbag

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Activating front passenger airbag
Activating front passenger airbag
To do this, it is necessary to remove the front passenger airbag → Chapter.
  Note
t  Before disconnecting the battery, see the note regarding coding in the radio operating instructions.
t  After reconnecting the battery, ensure vehicle equipment (radio, clock, electric window regulators) is checked as per Workshop manual/Owner's manual.
  WARNING
Disconnect battery earth strap before working on electrical system.
  WARNING
Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of the airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically discharge himself/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
   
–  Remove earth lead -2- from front passenger airbag module (earth lead is not reinstalled).
  Note
First separate connector -1-, then unscrew ring -3-.
–  Separate cable tie and place airbag wiring harness to side.
  N69-0166
–  Separate connector housing -1- (resistance connector) from connector -2- (resistance connector is not reinstalled).
–  Install airbag unit, front passenger side.
  WARNING
Ensure that nobody is in the vehicle.
–  Connect battery earth strap.
  N01-0404
–  Remove sticker (front passenger airbag disabled) from front passenger door.
After disabling or activating front passenger side airbag, registration card (see catalogue of illustrations in Technical Service Handbook) must be completed and sent to relevant distribution centre or importer for registration. Confirmation of conversion must be entered into service documents.
In Germany, disabling or activation must be checked by an authorised test centre, for example a vehicle inspectorate, and confirmed with an entry in the vehicle documents.
  N68-0018

Airbag system self-diagnosis 10.94 ? > < Deactivating front passenger airbag