Removing front passenger airbag
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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: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
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 .
Preliminary work
- Refer to ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
- 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 .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE LEFT DASHBOARD
- Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
- Refer to REMOVING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT FOLD-OUT COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DASHBOARD ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FOOTWELL TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
- Refer to REMOVING CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
- 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 AUDIO CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SPEAKER TRIM AT THE DASHBOARD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SPEAKER HOLDER ON THE DASHBOARD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE DASHBOARD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE AIR DUCTS IN THE DASHBOARD .
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 .
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 .
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Unclip the cable clip (2) .
- Loosen screw (3) .
- Unlock the front passenger airbag (1) in arrow direction and remove upwards.