Remove/Install Side Airbag Sensor - AR91.60-P-0710LW

Model 205.0/1/2/3 

Model 213 

Model 253 

Model 293 

Shown on Model 205.0 on left side of vehicle with front seat removed 

Fig 1: Side Airbag Sensor Components Location - Model 205.0/3, Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle With Front Seat Removed

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Shown on Model 213 with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning) 

Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove/Install
1.1	Remove lower B-pillar trim.	Model 205.0/1/2 Model 213 Model 253 Model 293 It is not necessary to remove the belt end fitting.	AR68.30-P-4700LW
1.2	Remove door sill.	Model 205.3	AR68.30-P-4100CLW
2	Disconnect ground line from on-board electrical system battery.	Model 293	AR54.10-P-0003EQ
		Model 205.0/1/2/3 Model 213 Model 253	AR54.10-P-0003LW
3	Remove retaining clips (4).	Model 213 with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning)
4	Lift air duct (3) and swivel inwards until screw (1) is accessible.	Model 213 with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning) Ensure correct seating of bracket (arrow A) in opening (arrow B).
5	Unscrew bolt (1).	Bolt, side bag sensor to B-pillar	*BA91.60-P-1008-01O
6	Disconnect electrical connection (2).
7	Remove left side airbag sensor (A53) or right side airbag sensor (A54).
8	Install in the reverse order
9	Check Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) using vehicle diagnosis system.
		Model 293	AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
		Model 205.0/1/2/3 Model 213 Model 253	AD00.00-P-2000-04B