Rear Side Airbag, Turning On

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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 .
Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING .

-- 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 .

Fig 1: Pushing Connector Lock -3- To Stop -Arrow-

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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 on individually.

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

-- Lift the sill trim just enough until it is possible to connect the bracket -1- to the sill trim connector.

-- Connect the side airbag connector -2- and -4-.

-- Install the connector into the bracket -1- and clip the bracket to the sill trim.

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

Make sure the wires do not get caught.

-- Install the rear sill panel. Refer to SILL PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, REAR 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 / BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove switched-off side airbag sticker from front door frame.

-- Remove remaining adhesive from door frame with cleaning solution.

-- Activate the side airbag under "Guided Functions" through the 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. Remove page 3 of registration card from vehicle wallet.

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.