61 31 225 Replacing switch on impact cushion for left and right herbages

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AIRBAG unit, refer to STEERING WHEEL

Disconnect plug connections (1).

Fig 1: Removing Switch

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Loosen screws (2).

Feed out switch on impact cushion for AIRBAG (3) in each case in direction of arrow from AIRBAG unit (4) and remove.