Retrofitting side airbag and control modules - AN91.60-P-0001-04A

Airbag

Number	Designation		Model 210
BA91.60-P-1002-01A	Screw for control module on vehicle floor	Nm	8

Commercially available tools

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1001-29A	Lever riveting device

Connect side airbag connector.
Connector should catch audibly.
Rivet side airbag to door with 4 steel rivets (arrow).

Fig 1: Locating Side Airbag To Door With Steel Rivets
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If not present, drill mounting holes for sensors (A53) and (A54) in frame cross member as shown in drawing.
For this purpose first mark hole for locating pin (a) and drill with 5 mm dia. bit.
Insert side airbag sensor into hole with locating pin and align horizontally.
Arrow on sensor should point toward outside.
Mark hole pattern for screws and drill with 3.5 mm dia. bit.

Fig 2: Identifying Drill Mounting Holes For Sensors (A53) And (A54) In Frame Cross Member
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Fasten sensors (A53) and (A54) with sheet metal screws (4).
Connect connectors and position wiring harness in cutout in cable duct (arrow).

Fig 3: Locating Connectors And Position Wiring Harness In Cutout In Cable Duct
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Replace old control module (N2/2) with new control module (N2/2).
Observe tightening torque.
Connect connector from airbag wiring harness (1) to control module (N2/2).
Fasten ground (W26) with present Allen screws.

Fig 4: Identifying Control Module And Fasten Ground
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