Remove front passenger airbag

NOTE: RISK OF 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 ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
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 REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING KNEE AIRBAG .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT GLOVE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE AUDIO OPERATING UNIT AND THE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH (HU-H) .
Refer to REMOVING THE FINISHER ON THE RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING DECORATIVE STRIP FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE START-STOP BUTTON .
Refer to REMOVING THE LIGHT OPERATING UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL IN THE FOOTWELL AT THE A-PILLAR .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL IN THE FOOTWELL AT THE RIGHT-HAND A-PILLAR .
Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT OF THE STEERING WHEEL/SPORTS STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING STEERING WHEEL/SPORTS STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL) .
Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI) .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT FOLD-DOWN COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

WARNING: Pyrotechnic components .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .

WARNING: Airbag unit .
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: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Notes on unlocking/locking airbag plug connections form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: UNLOCKING/LOCKING AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .

Case 1: Front passenger airbag is 6 secured with screws .
Loosen screws (1) .
Remove front passenger airbag (2) .

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Case 2: Front passenger airbag/is secured with screws .
Loosen screws (1) .
Remove front passenger airbag (2) .

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Case 3: Front passenger airbag is 11 secured with screws,
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The marked screw point 3 serves as an example for the unused screw point.
Mark the bolting point (3) that is not used on the instrument panel.
The bolting point (3) cannot be reused while installing, see "INSTALLING FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ".
Loosen screws (1) .
Remove front passenger airbag (2) .

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