Glove Compartment with Knee Airbags
Glove Compartment with Knee Airbags
Removing
• If glove compartment cover does not open, it can be opened via the emergency release.
• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Description and Operation.
• Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storing, Transporting and Disposing ] Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storing, Transporting and Disposing.
- Disconnect the ground cable from the battery with the ignition on.
- Versions with a storage compartment in the glove compartment: Release the left and right retaining hooks using a screwdriver - arrow - and remove the storage compartment from the glove compartment.
- Versions with a DVD drive: Remove DVD drive.
- Remove the side instrument panel cover on the passenger side. Refer to => [ Instrument Panel Side Cover ] Instrument Panel Side Cover.
- Open the glove compartment cover and remove the screws - arrows -.
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Remove glove compartment - 1 - just far enough until it is possible to disconnect the connector from the central connector.
- Disconnect the yellow knee airbag electrical connector.
- Pull the locking mechanism - 1 - in the - direction of the arrow - and disconnect the electrical connectors - 2 - and - 3 -.
- Remove the glove compartment and the knee airbag.
Set the airbag down so the impact cushion faces upward.
Installation
• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Description and Operation.
• Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Press the electrical connector together until it engages audibly.
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
When working on vehicles with the ignition turned on or where the engine has been started, there is a risk of unintentional engine start and of being poisoned by gas in closed areas. There is a risk of clothes and body parts being pulled or getting stuck.
Perform the following steps before turning on the ignition:
• Move the selector lever into P.
• Activate the parking brake
• Turn the ignition off.
• Open the hood.
• Connect the charger unit i.e., battery charger (VAS 5095A) to the battery jump start terminal for the 12V vehicle electrical system.
• Switch the ignition on.
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on.
• If the airbag indicator lamp (K75) indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again. Refer to Vehicle diagnostic tester.