61 31 068 Removing and installing/replacing switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Failure to observe correct procedures can deploy the airbag and cause injuries.

Preliminary work needed:

DISCONNECT cable from battery earth lead

Removal:

Unclip the trim (1) outward from the clamps (2).

Feed the trim (1) out of the trim (3).

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Unlock both detents on switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (1).

Remove the switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (1) from the cover (2).

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Installation:

Join the switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (1) and the cover (2).

NOTE: Make sure the switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (1) is correctly positioned and has engaged with the detents of the cover (2).

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Insert the trim (1) into the trim (3).

Clip in the trim (1) using the clamps (2).

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Required reworking:

Connect BATTERY GROUND LEAD .