61 31 038 Removing and installing/replacing switch for front 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 work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Disconnect both negative battery cables at F03

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

Fig 1: Disconnecting Lever Out Side Cover With Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock latch mechanisms (4) in direction of arrow.

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

Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Feeding Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch Of Side Cover

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