Removing the airbag control unit
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING CUP HOLDER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE TRIM ON THE CENTER CONSOLE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WIRELESS CHARGING STORAGE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OPERATING FACILITY IN THE CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE FRONT CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE .
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: 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS on handling airbag system components/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: 61 35... NOTES on ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection
- Release the insulation (1)
from the airbag control unit (2)
and fold it to the side
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect
- Loosen nuts (2)
- Remove airbag control unit (3)