61 31 038 Removing and installing/replacing switch for front passenger airbag deactivation

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release latch mechanisms (3) in direction of arrow.

Feed switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (2) out of side cover on dashboard (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Airbag Switch, Dashboard Side Cover, And Latch Mechanisms

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Installation note:

Switch cutout of dashboard side panel (1) is provided with a position code.

Fig 2: Identifying Cutout For Switch In Dashboard Side Panel

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