Knee Airbag With Igniter, Removing And Installing, Front Passenger Side: Removing

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WARNING:

Risk of airbag deployment.

Risk of injury.

Check if the airbag indicator lamp turns on or blinks.
If the airbag indicator lamp turns on or blinks, the DTC memory must be read.
If >>short circuit to positive<< is a DTC memory entry, disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY .
If the airbag indicator lamp does not turn on or blink, or there is no DTC memory entry with >>short circuit to positive<< : switch off the ignition, keep the ignition key outside of the vehicle and wait 10 seconds.

-- Switch off the ignition.

Fig 1: Identifying Knee Airbag Bolts

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WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and slightly lower the front passenger knee airbag with the bracket.

-- Disconnect the knee airbag connector (yellow) -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Knee Airbag Electrical Connector -Arrow

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-- Pull the retainer -2- in the direction of the -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1 and 3-.

Fig 3: Pulling Locking Mechanism And Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors

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-- Lay the front passenger knee airbag so the cushion faces up.