Removing the airbag control unit
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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AT BOTTOM RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to REMOVING GEARSHIFT LEVER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE TRIM FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING CENTER CONSOLE FULLY WITH CENTER ARMREST .
- Refer to FOR EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION WITH AIR DUCT FOR REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT: REMOVING THE AIR DUCT .
WARNING:
Airbag unit
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before performing any work on the airbag, always disconnect the battery ground lead from the battery.
- Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .