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  WARNING
When retrofitting key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side -E224- and warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145-, observe safety precautions for working on airbags → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.69.
  WARNING
Before handling the airbag units (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.
t  It should be noted that retrofitting the key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side -E224- is not possible/necessary for all vehicle models → Chapter.
t  After retrofitting key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side -E224-, airbag control unit -J234- must be re-coded → Chapter. On Audi A6 2005 ►, airbag control unit -J234- must be adapted → Chapter.
t  A functional test must be performed after retrofitting the key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side -E224- and the warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145-. Deactivate the airbag (front passenger side); warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145- must light constantly.Then activate the airbag (front passenger side); warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145- must go out.
t  After retrofitting the key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side -E224- and the warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145-, interrogate and erase the fault memories of all control units. To do so, use a suitable vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system, e.g. vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051B-.
t  After airbag or belt tensioner has been triggered, it is only possible to retrofit the key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side -E224- after the airbag control unit -J234- has been renewed.
   

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