Remove sensor for side airbag

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Sensors for triggering the side airbag unit are fastened on the inner lower side member on the left and right-hand sides in the vehicle.
After an accident, the sensor of the triggered side airbag unit must be examined for damage, if necessary.
The sensor must be replaced after the side airbag has been triggered for the third time
Safety conditions must be observed when handling airbags. See SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH AIRBAG AND BELT TENSIONER .
Remove front seat. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SEAT, - AS OF MY 1996 .
Remove the side lining at rear. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING SIDE-PANEL LINING .
Remove sill. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING INNER SILL (PASSENGER'S SIDE), - AS OF MY 1996 or REMOVING AND INSTALLING INNER SILL (DRIVER'S SIDE), - AS OF MY MY 2001 .

Disengage floor covering at the support and lay it in the vehicle interior.
Unlock locating peg -1- of the support using the commercially available removal tool. See TOOLS .

Fig 1: Unlocking Locating Peg
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Unscrew fastening screws -2- and nuts -3- and (Carefully pull the support up and out of the retaining points.

Fig 2: Pulling Support Up And Out Of Retaining Points
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Loosen the electrical plug connection on the airbag sensor.

Fig 3: Loosening Electrical Plug Connection On Side Airbag Sensor
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Remove both fastening screws and remove the sensor.

Fig 4: Removing Both Fastening Screws And Side Airbag Sensor

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