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

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Fig 1: Identifying Switch Housing Components

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Housing Cover And PCB

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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 Switch Unit And PCB

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Remove guide (1) in upward direction.

Installation note:

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

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

Fig 4: Identifying 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 note:

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

Lock cylinder

Fig 5: Releasing Catches

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