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| Unscrew bolt -1- in driver's footwell. |
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| Discharge static. Briefly touch car body or lock quoin of door. |
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| Open catch on plug -arrow- and detach electrical connector -5-. |
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| Unscrew bolts -3- and -4- in front passenger's footwell. |
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| Lift airbag control unit -2- clear of studs and remove towards front passenger side. |
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| Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter. |
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| Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is „electrically discharged“. for example by briefly grasping hold of door striker plate. |
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| Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following: |
Note | Make sure electrical connectors are correctly fitted and engage with a click. |
WARNING | The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery. |
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| If the airbag warning lamp -K75- indicates a fault following installation, the event memory must be read, cleared and then read again → Vehicle diagnostic tester. |
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| The airbag control unit -J234- is earthed via the housing with the bodywork. |
| Information for the fitter: for example tightening torques, renewing components → Chapter. |
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