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

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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 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).

Fig 2: Pressing Catches

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Installation:

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