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

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Individual parts, switch for front passenger airbag deactivation

Fig 1: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch Components

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove SWITCH FOR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying PCB, Housing Cover And Screws

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Remove switch unit (1) in upward direction.

Installation note:

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: Identifying PCB, Permanent Magnet, Magnet Sensor And Switch Unit

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Remove guide (1) in upward direction.

Installation note:

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

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

Fig 4: Identifying Switch Housing Gasket And Guide

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

Insert ignition key in lock barrel (2).

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

Installation note:

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

Lock barrel

Fig 5: Releasing Catches

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