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61 31 068 Removing and installing/replacing switch for passenger airbag deactivation

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

WARNING:

Read and comply with safety regulations  for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners. (See 72 00 ... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS )

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause in jury.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Press catches (4) and remove switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (2) in direction of arrow out of instrument panel trim (3).

Installation: 

Make sure switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (2) is in correct installation position (plug connection (1) at top).

Replacement: 

Replace lock cylinder.  (See 51 16 342 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOCK CYLINDER FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION )

Fig 1: Removing Switch For Front Passenger Airbag
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