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  WARNING
t  Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) → Chapter
t  Observe the special instructions for driver and front passenger airbags → Chapter.
–  Disconnect vehicle battery → Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove side dash panel cover → Chapter.
–  Remove centre cover → Chapter.
–  Remove glove compartment → Chapter
   
  WARNING
Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
–  Disconnect wiring harness from front passenger airbag.
–  Remove the two bolts -1- (9 Nm).
–  Remove two bolts each -2- and -3- (9 Nm).
–  Remove front passenger airbag and brackets -4- and -5- from mountings.

   

Installing > < Removing and installing front passenger airbag unit