Remove/Install Passenger Airbag Unit - AR91.60-P-0680FR

Model 257, 290 

Shown on model 257 

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Shown on model 257 except code 494 (USA version) 

Fig 1: Passenger Airbag Unit Components Location - Model 290 (Shown On Model 257)

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	Risk of injury  during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components	Do not expose pyrotechnical component parts to temperatures above 100°C or 212°F. Disconnect current supply when working on such component parts.	AS91.00-Z-0008-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice	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
	Information, assessment and legal requirements when working with, handling and storing pyrotechnical components		AH91.00-Z-0000-10A
	Remove/install
1	Remove display module.		AR54.30-P-6023FR
2	Remove glove compartment.		AR68.10-P-1402FR
3	Remove trim on right and left A-pillar.		AR68.30-P-4050FR
4	Remove TV 3 antenna amplifier under right A-pillar trim.	Model 257, 290 with code 865 (digital TV)	AR82.62-P-8314FR
5	Unscrew bolts (2).
6	Remove air duct (3).
7	Unclip retaining clip (5) from front passenger airbag holder.	Dismantling tool	Fig 2
8	Unscrew screw (4).	Screw/bolt, front passenger airbag unit to crossmember	*BA91.60-P-1002-01O
9	Unscrew nuts (6).	Nut, front passenger airbag unit to instrument panel	*BA91.60-P-1001-01O
10	Push instrument panel (1) upwards and remove front passenger airbag (8) until the electrical connector (7) is accessible.	Model 257, 290 with code 460 (Canada version) Model 257, 290 with code 494 (US version)
		There are three electrical connectors (7) on the front passenger airbag.
11	Release and disconnect electrical connector (7) and remove front passenger airbag (8).	Model 257, 290 with code 460 (Canada version) Model 257, 290 with code 494 (US version)
		There are three electrical connectors (7) on the front passenger airbag.
		Removal lever	Fig 3
12	Install in the reverse order.
	Check
13	Check Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) using vehicle diagnosis system.	When replacing the front passenger airbag (8).
			AD00.00-P-2000-06FR

Fig 2: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Removal Lever (203 589 04 33 00)

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