Removal and installation of passenger's airbag unit - ra91001400680x(0680)
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Model 140
Operation No. of Operation Texts and Work Units, Standard
Texts and Flat Rates 91-2162
FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG UNIT REMOVAL
| Ignition | switch off. |
| Negative battery terminal | detach and mask. |
| Floor mat in front passenger's foot space | remove. |
| Foot rest in front passenger's foot space | unscrew and remove. |
| Red (X11/13) airbag test coupling/plug connector | disconnect. |
| Glove compartment flap | open. |
| 4 clips (2) | remove with screwdriver. |
| Glove compartment insert (3) | push together a little and remove. |
| Connection to glove compartment lighting | detach. |
| 2 screws (4) on lock (5) | unscrew. |
| Plug connector (10) on front passenger's airbag unit (7) | detach. |
| 4 nuts (6) on bracket for front passenger's airbag | unscrew. |
| Front passenger's airbag unit (7) | remove through glove compartment opening. |
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NOTE:
The plug connectors must engage audibly. The "SRS" warning light must go out after approx. 4 secs.
Installation in reverse sequence. |
NOTE:
No further work may be carried out on the entire airbag unit, which must be stored under personal supervision, and, for lengthy periods, under lock and key.
After dismantling, the airbag unit should always be stored with the cushioned side uppermost.
Installation Note
Only the complete airbag unit is considered to be a spare part.
After the front passenger's airbag unit has been triggered, the dashboard must also be replaced.
- The airbag unit must not be treated with grease, cleaning or similar agents.
- The airbag unit must not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 100°C, even temporarily.
- The airbag unit is highly sensitive to shocks. If it is dropped from a height in excess of 50 cm onto a hard surface, it may no longer be installed. Instead it should be returned to the Sindelfingen factory in special transport packing.
- Before installing the airbag unit, check that the earth cable has been disconnected from the battery, the terminal connected and the key set to position "0".