61 31 068 Removing And Installing/Replacing Switch For Passenger Airbag Deactivation: Notes

WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove SIDE COVER FROM COVER FOR AIR OUTLET VENT ON RIGHT .

Unlock catches (1) and feed switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (2) in direction of arrow out of cover for air outlet vent.

Installation:

Make sure switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (2) is correctly seated on cover for air outlet vent.

Fig 1: Identifying Catches And Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation

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