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Removing and installing driver airbag unit > < Safety precautions when carrying out repairs on the airbag system
Replacement of airbag units following an accident
Replacement of airbag units following an accident
Registering parts of the airbag system
If a part of the airbag system is to be replaced using original parts the self-adhesive labels with the number should be removed, placed on registration card no. 000 010 100 A and sent in for registration to the customer service network (domestic) or the importer (in the case of other countries). The replacement of these parts must be recorded in the service schedule:
t  Central control unit for the airbag system
t  Driver airbag unit
t  Passenger-side airbag unit
t  Driver side airbag unit
t  Driver side backrest upholstery
t  Front seat passenger side airbag unit
t  Front passenger side backrest upholstery
t  Crash sensor side airbag on the driver's side.
t  Crash sensor side airbag on the front passenger's side
Accident with deployment of airbag
t  The following should always be replaced:
   -Control unit1)
   -Driver side airbag unit2)
   -Front passenger side airbag unit2)
   -Side airbag unit on the driver's side2)
   -Side airbag unit on the front passenger side2)
   -Restoring ring with slip ring3)
   -Driver side seat belt tensioner with seat belt2)
   -Front passenger side seat belt tensioner with seat belt2)
   -Crash sensor side airbag4)
1) If the side airbag has been ignited, the control unit can be used again - up to three times (only valid for vehicles 09.00 ►) → Chapter.
2) In the event of ignition.
3) In the event of ignition of the driver airbag unit.
4) In the event of ignition of the side airbag unit.
t  If necessary (visual inspection) replace all damaged parts with new original parts.
t  If the airbag control unit and other damaged parts are replaced it is necessary to code the control unit again → Chapter.
Accident without deployment of airbag unit
t  If no fault is indicated by the airbag warning light -K 75-, it is not necessary to replace any parts of the airbag system. Pay special attention to examining the seat belts.
t  Replace all damaged parts if necessary (visual inspection) with new original parts.
   

Removing and installing driver airbag unit > < Safety precautions when carrying out repairs on the airbag system