Rear Side Airbag, Turning On

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

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Procedure

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to 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 BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the bench seat. Refer to SEAT BENCH/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Pulling Locking Mechanism And Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors

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WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting 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 connector under the seat bench on the left and right side.

-- Insert side airbag connector -1-.

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

Make sure the wires do not get caught.

-- Install the seat bench, Refer to SEAT BENCH/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the deactivated side airbag sticker from the rear door frame.

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

-- Carry out the activation programs in "Guided Functions" to activate the rear side 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. 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.