Installing the airbag control unit
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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) .
- Position the airbag control unit (3) .
- Tighten nuts (1)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Airbag control unit to body screw Tightening torque 8 Nm - Connect connectors (2)
and lock.
Follow-up work
- Refer to FOR EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION WITH AIR DUCT FOR REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT: INSTALLING AIR DUCT .
- Refer to INSTALLING CENTER CONSOLE FULLY WITH CENTER ARMREST .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE TRIM TO THE CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE GEARSHIFT LEVER COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to INSTALLING SIDE TRIM PANEL FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .