51 16 342 Removing and installing/replacing lock cylinder for passenger airbag deactivation

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Individual parts, switch for passenger airbag deactivation

Fig 1: Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch Components And Assembly Order

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Switch For Passenger Airbag Deactivation

Release screws (1).

Remove housing cover (2) and PCB (3) underneath.

Fig 2: Screws, Housing Cover And PCB

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Remove switch unit (1) in upward direction.

Installation:

Switch unit (1) can only be installed in one position.

PCB (4) can be inserted turned through 180°.

Position of magnet sensor (3) of PCB (4) must match up with permanent magnet (2) of switch unit (1).

Fig 3: Switch Unit, Permanent Magnet, Magnet Sensor And PCB

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Remove guide (1) in upward direction.

Installation:

Guide (1) can only be installed in one position.

Fit seal (2) on guide (1) and insert in switch housing.

Fig 4: Guide And Seal

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IMPORTANT: Ignition key must be inserted in lock cylinder, otherwise this will be destroyed when removed.

Insert ignition key in lock cylinder (2).

Carefully release catches (1) in outward direction and press out lock cylinder (2) with ignition key.

Installation:

Lock cylinder (2) can only be inserted in "ON" or "OFF" switch position.

Lock cylinder

Fig 5: Lock Cylinder, Catches And Removal Direction

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