61 31 038 Removing and installing (replacing) switch for passenger airbag deactivation

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Special tools required:

00 9 323

WARNING:

Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD

Carefully lever out side cover (1) with special tool 00 9 323 at points (2).

Fig 1: Removing Passenger Airbag Side Cover Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock catches (4) in direction of arrow.

Feed switch for passenger airbag deactivation (2) out of side cover (3).

Installation:

Make sure switch for passenger airbag deactivation (2) is correctly seated in side cover (3).

Fig 2: Pressing Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch Catches

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