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: Exploded View Of Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Housing Cover, Screws 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, Magnet Sensor, PCB And Permanent Magnet

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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 Guide And Gasket

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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.

Fig 5: Releasing Catches

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Installation note:

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

Lock barrel