Replacement in car up to 03/2006 only, with airbag module from 03/2006

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NOTE: Before installing the airbag module on the passenger side (2), it is necessary to fit the accompanying firing cable (4) and secure it with the accompanying foam sticker pads (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Accompanying Foam Sticker Pads

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Insert plug connections (1) and (3) (pay attention to color coding).

Attach accompanying foam sticker pads (5) as follows:

One foam sticker pad (5) each to both outer edges (A) and (B) of airbag module on passenger side (2)
One foam sticker pad (5) in the middle so as to leave a free length L = 190 ± 10 mm up to cable entry into the firing cable plug (4)

Clip firing cable plug (4) into installation position in car.

NOTE: Subsequent installation is the same as for the car and airbag module from 03/2006 version.