Removing the airbag sensor on the B-pillar
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WARNING:
Pyrotechnic components.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
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: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS ON HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL UPWARDS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
- Loosen screw (2).
- Remove the airbag sensor (3) on the B-pillar.