Replacing Airbag Module on Passenger Side

Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Module On Passenger Side

WARNING:
Note safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

WARNING:
Each time the airbag is triggered, it is necessary to replace the passenger airbag cover (airbag cover)!
We cannot guarantee that the retaining straps of the airbag cover will not be damaged when the airbag is triggered.
If a damaged airbag cover is reused, we cannot guarantee that the retaining straps will work properly.

CAUTION: When setting down passenger airbag cover (airbag cover), do not damage instrument panel trim.

Remove right fresh air grill.




- Position of retaining clip of passenger airbag cover.




As of 10/98, an additional retaining lug has been fitted on the passenger airbag cover.
This additional retaining lug is located in the rounded area at top left.




- Additional retaining lug on passenger airbag cover.




- Retaining clip for additional lug on passenger airbag cover in instrument panel trim.

NOTE: As of 10/98, only the passenger airbag cover (with additional retaining lug) is still supplied as a spare part.




On cars up to 10/98, there is no retaining clip for this retaining lug fitted as standard in the instrument panel trim.
In this case, it is permitted to cut off the existing additional retaining lug flush with the passenger airbag cover without burrs.

CAUTION: As of 10/98, pay attention to additional retaining lug on passenger airbag cover.




- Lever out passenger airbag cover (1).

NOTE: Retaining clip remains in instrument panel until cover is lifted off.




- Release screws (1) and lift passenger airbag cover (2) towards top.
Tightening torque: 9 Nm




Installation Note: Passenger airbag cover (3) must snap into place with lug (2) in surrounding groove (1) on instrument panel.




Installation Note: The additional retaining lug on the passenger airbag cover must snap into place in the retaining clip of the instrument panel trim.




- Release screws on passenger airbag module (1).
Tightening torque: 22 Nm




NOTE: Do not exert any tension on cable when removing passenger airbag module (1).

Raise passenger airbag module (1) and move to one side:
- Open lock by pressing on tab (2),
- Disconnect plug connection (3), Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections.
- Remove passenger airbag module (1).

CAUTION:
The passenger airbag module matching the car must always be fitted!
Under no circumstances may a two-stage passenger airbag module be fitted if installation of a single-stage passenger airbag module is specified!
If the EPC (Electronic Parts Catalog) specifies installation of an adapter cable, this must be fitted in all cases!
Difference between single- and two-stage passenger airbag modules on 6-pin plug of passenger airbag module:
Supply lead for single-stage passenger airbag module, only one lead in plug of passenger airbag module!
Supply lead for two-stage passenger airbag module, two leads in plug of passenger airbag module!






Installation Note:
When replacing passenger airbag module, after appropriate entry of vehicle identification number in EPC (Electronic Parts Catalog), install specified passenger airbag module.
Difference between single- and two-stage passenger airbag modules on 6-pin plug of passenger airbag module:

1 = Supply lead for single-stage passenger airbag module, only one lead in plug of passenger airbag module!

2,3 = Supply lead for two-stage passenger airbag module, two leads in plug of passenger airbag module!





- Remove retaining tube (1) from stay bolt (2) and remove complete cover (3).





- Insert screwdriver in retainer clamp (1) for retaining clip (2) of passenger airbag cover.
- Turn screwdriver a little so that retainer (1) is spread apart and retaining clip (2) can be removed.
- Remove upper part of faulty retaining clip from passenger airbag cover.
- Insert new retaining clip in passenger airbag cover.