Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove SWITCH FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Housing Cover And PCB With Mounting Screws

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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 2: Identifying Permanent Magnet Of Switch Unit And 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 3: 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.

Installation:

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

Lock cylinder

Fig 4: Releasing Catches

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