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Side Airbag Sensor, Remove and Install (Model F08, F68)

  Remove

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1.   Section I shows the condition on delivery for service:
Note:   The diagram shows the positions of the side airbag sensor in the vehicle. The arrangement of the side airbag sensor in models F08 and F68 is at the inside of the B-column.
2.   Positioning cap (1) of the side airbag sensor conceals the upper bolting point.
3.   Section II shows the installed position – front and rear – of the side airbag sensor in the vehicle
4.   Both bolting points (2) are accessible when the side airbag sensor is installed

5.   Disconnect battery
Note:   Wait for 1 minute until capacitor has discharged
6.   Remove inner panelling, front of rear quarter panel (model F 08)
7.   Remove inner panelling of lower B-pillar, model F 68 LUREF_1.gif
8.   Remove side airbag sensor
•   Release and disconnect wiring harness plug (2)
•   Unscrew 2x bolt (arrows)
•   Push side airbag sensor (1) upwards
•   Carefully unclip lugs (3) of the positioning cap (4) from behind in the area of the inner reinforcement of the B-pillar
Remove side airbag sensor
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  Install

Important:   Incorrect allocation of the side airbag sensors impairs the function of the airbag system and can lead to malfunctions. Damaged sensors (1) must be replaced! Ensure that the wiring harness is fastened correctly (2)!
9.  
10.   Side airbag sensor (model F08)
•   Marking

B-Pillar

Code on safety sticker

Colour

 

Driver's side

EW

Turquoise

 

Passenger's side

EX

Yellow

 

11.  
12.   Side airbag sensor (model F68)
Marking

B-Pillar

Code on safety sticker

Colour

 

Driver's side

EY

Violet

 

Passenger's side

EZ

Pink

 
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13.   Position airbag sensor
•   Clip side airbag sensor (1) with positioning cap (2) into inner reinforcement of the B-pillar.
Note:   Positioning cap (2) must engage audible.
14.   Install side airbag sensor
•   Push side airbag sensor downwards (arrow) and fasten
Tighten 2x bolts 5 Nm
Connect and latch wiring harness plug (3)
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15.   Install inner panelling, front of rear quarter panel (model F 08)
16.   Install inner panelling, lower B-pillar, model F 68 LUREF_1.gif
17.   Connect battery
18.   Program volatile memories
Note:   If the airbag system is functioning correctly, the airbag warning lamp must go off permanently approx. 4 seconds after ignition "ON".

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