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Removing and installing front passenger side airbag deactivated warning lampK145 > < Removing and installing front passenger side airbag with igniter N131

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Removing and installing key-operated switch to deactivate front passenger side airbagE224
Removing and installing key-operated switch to deactivate front passenger side airbag -E224-
Removing
  WARNING
Heed the safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
–  With the ignition switched on, disconnect the battery earth wire → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove the glove compartment → Chapter.
   
  WARNING
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example to unplug the connector), the person concerned must „discharge static“, for instance by briefly grasping hold of the door striker plate.
–  Press -arrow- the catch -1- until the connector is disengaged.
–  Unplug the connector -2-.
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–  Release the retaining springs -2- and -3- on the left and right and press the key-operated switch to deactivate front passenger side airbag -E224--Item 1- out of the key-operated switch housing.
Installing
  WARNING
t  Heed the safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
t  Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example to plug in the connector), the person concerned must „discharge static“, for instance by briefly grasping hold of the door striker plate.
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:
  Note
t  Make sure the connectors are pressed on as far as they will go and are heard to engage.
t  Take care not to trap any wires.
–  Make sure the key-operated switch to deactivate front passenger side airbag -E224- is heard to engage in the housing.
  WARNING
The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (airbag, belt tensioner for example) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle when connecting the battery.
–  With the ignition switched on, connect the battery earth wire → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  Note
If the airbag warning lamp -K75- indicates a fault following installation, the event recorder must be interrogated, erased and then interrogated again → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Notes on installation: For example tightening torques, component replacement → Chapter.
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Removing and installing front passenger side airbag deactivated warning lampK145 > < Removing and installing front passenger side airbag with igniter N131