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Removing and installing front passenger side airbag unit with igniter
Removing and installing front passenger side airbag unit with igniter
Removing
  WARNING
t  Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
t  Follow disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
t  Note assignment of airbag unit to dash panel → Electronic parts catalogue.
–  Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove glove compartment → Chapter.
  WARNING
Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector), the person handling them must „electrostatically discharge“ himself. To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate.
   
–  Pull out connector mechanism -1- carefully with small screwdriver -arrow- and unplug electrical connector -2-.
–  Unscrew two bolts -3- and -4- in each case.
–  Remove front passenger side airbag downwards.
  WARNING
Set down airbag with impact cushion facing upwards.
Installing
  WARNING
t  Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
t  Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is „electrically discharged“. To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate.
t  Note assignment of airbag to dash panel → Electronic parts catalogue.
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
  Note
t  Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages audibly.
t  Ensure that no cables are trapped.
–  Fit new dash panel after airbag has been triggered → Chapter.
  WARNING
Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are repaired incorrectly, undesired triggering may occur after the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when connecting battery.
–  Connect battery earth cable with ignition switched on → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  Note
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.
Installation tips: for example tightening torques, renewing components → Chapter.
  N69-10592

Removing and installing key-operated switch to deactivate front passenger airbag > < Assembly overview - front passenger side airbag