Rear Side Airbag, Turning Off

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

Procedure

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Follow the additional safety precautions when working with the side airbag. Refer to SIDE AIRBAG ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to GROUND CABLE WITH BATTERY MONITORING CONTROL MODULE -J367-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the rear sill trim. Refer to SILL PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, REAR SILL PANEL .

WARNING:

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

NOTE:

Rear left and right side airbags can we switched off individually.

There is a left and right connector on the sill trim.

-- Wrap any loose connectors on the wiring harness with foam to prevent rattling noises.

Fig 1: Pulling Locking Mechanism And Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors

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-- Install the sill trim SILL PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, REAR SILL PANEL , but do not connect the rear side airbag connectors -1- and -3-.

-- Install the connector housing again into the bracket on the sill panel.

WARNING:

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.

CAUTION:

When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.

Perform the following before switching on the ignition:

Move the selector lever into P.
Activate the parking brake
Turn off the ignition.
Open the hood
Connect Battery Charger VAS5095A to the battery jump start terminal.
Turn on the ignition.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to GROUND CABLE WITH BATTERY MONITORING CONTROL MODULE -J367-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Carry out the programs in "Guided Functions" to deactivate the rear thorax airbags. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. The respective adaptation program must be carried out.

-- Fill out the registration card and send it to the responsible distributor or importer. Affix page 3 of the registration card in the vehicle wallet.

-- Place sticker for the deactivated side airbag -1- on left and right of the door frame -2- for the rear doors -arrow-.

Fig 2: Sticker For Deactivated Side Airbag & Left/Right At Door Frame

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-- If several stickers must be affixed in a particular country, place these over stickers marked in illustration.

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.