Removing and Installing Passenger's Airbag Unit

Removing And Installing Passenger's Airbag Unit

Preliminary work
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove cover under dashboard on the passenger's side.
3. Remove glove compartment.

Removing passenger's airbag unit

WARNING: Danger of injury and material damage if airbag units are not handled correctly
- Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units
- The airbag unit must always be stowed so that the airbag opening faces upwards.
- If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be kept in a locked place.
- Switch off ignition and leave ignition key inserted (steering must not be locked). Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided.
- After the battery is disconnected, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the airbag plugs.







1. Press down the protective covers on the right and left plug -arrow A- and maintain in this position.







2. Release left and right plugs -arrow B- and pull them off -arrow C-.







3. Unscrew the fastening screws -arrows A- 2x and -arrows B- 4x and remove the airbag unit.







Installing passenger's airbag unit

1. Position airbag unit on the dashboard, put on and hand-tighten the fastening screws -arrows B- and -arrows A-.












WARNING:
Danger of injury caused by loose, safety-related bolts.
- Always replace fastening screws of the after customer service and reworking.
- Never make alterations to the micro-encapsulated screws, which have a negative effect on the bond (e.g. using lubricant, loosening bolts and screwing them down again).

2. First tighten the fastening screws -arrows B- on the dashboard, then the fastening screws -arrows A- on the assembly tube. - Tightening torque: 10.0 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm - Tightening torque: 10.0 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
3. Insert plug -arrow A- until the lock -arrow B- is felt to engage.







Subsequent work
1. Install glove compartment.
2. Install cover under dashboard on right.
3. Carry out work instruction after disconnecting the battery.