Installing the airbag control unit
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WARNING:
Airbag unit.
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 airbag control unit (3) correctly.
- Tighten nuts (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Airbag control unit to body screw Tightening torque 8 Nm - Connect connectors (1) and lock.
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF CENTER ARMREST .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CARPET ON THE CENTER CONSOLE AT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to ADJUSTING THE SENSORS FOR THE DRIVING DYNAMICS .