Installing the front passenger airbag
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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 .
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: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
- Correctly position the front passenger airbag (1) and lock in arrow direction.
- Tighten down screw (3) .
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Front passenger airbag on dashboard trim | ||
| Oval-head screw | Tightening torque | 2 Nm |
- Clip in the cable bracket (2) .
- Connect plug connection (1) and lock.
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE AIR DUCTS IN THE DASHBOARD .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE DASHBOARD .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE SPEAKER HOLDER ON THE DASHBOARD .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE SPEAKER TRIM AT THE DASHBOARD .
- Refer to INSTALLING AUDIO CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL) .
- Refer to INSTALLING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER SECTION .
- Refer to FITTING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DASHBOARD ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT FOOTWELL TRIM .
- Refer to INSTALLING FOLD-OUT COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
- Refer to INSTALLING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE PANEL ON LEFT DASHBOARD .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE PANEL ON DASHBOARD ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE FRONT CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE OPERATING FACILITY IN THE CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE WIRELESS CHARGING STORAGE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE TRIM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to INSTALLING TRIM IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF CENTER ARMREST .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CUP HOLDER .