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

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Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Airbag Deactivation Components

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove switch for passenger airbag deactivation . See 61 31 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) SWITCH FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION .

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Housing Cover And PCB Underneath

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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: Positioning Magnet Sensor Of 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: Identifying Seal On Guide

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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.

Fig 5: Inserting Ignition Key In Lock Cylinder

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Installation:

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

Lock cylinder