Installing Components For Airbag From Triggering Unit To Passenger's Airbag Unit Or Seat-Belt Pretensioner

→ Switch off ignition and remove ignition key or remote control (hand-held transmitter).

→ A power supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.

→ Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.

→ Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.

→ Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.

→ Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.

→ Replace damaged parts during removal.

→ Always position airbag units so that the blow-out opening is facing upwards, e.g. crest on driver's airbag.

→ Do not position anything on the airbag units.

→ If removed for an extended period, the airbag units must be stored in a safe place.

→ Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.

→ Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.

→ Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.

→ Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.

→ Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by electrical ignition performed in accordance with all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.

Fig 1: Overview Of Connectors For Airbag Wire Harness

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1-2  - Connectors for stage 1 and stage 2 of passenger's airbag unit

7-8  - Connector for seat-belt pretensioner, left and right

9  - Rubber sleeve

10  - Connector for airbag triggering unit

1. Release connector on triggering unit for airbag -10-  and fold open the locking lever. → Removing Triggering Unit For Airbag - "Removing" section
2. Remove connector from the relevant component.
   1. 2.1. Connectors for stage 1 and stage 2 of passenger's airbag unit -1 and 2- 

      Release and remove connectors for stage 1 and stage 2 of passenger's airbag unit. → Removing Passenger's Airbag Unit - "Removing" section

   2. 2.2. Connector for seat-belt pretensioner, left -7- and right -8- 

      Release and remove connector on seat-belt pretensioner. → Removing Front Three-Point Belt - "Removing" section

      Remove rubber sleeves -9-  .

   3. 2.3. Cut off the connector of the damaged wire harness, isolate it and secure it to the main wire harness with tie-wraps.
3. Using a small screwdriver, lever the seal out of the connector housing.
   Fig 2: Levering Out Seal From Connector Housing

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4. Cut and remove tie-wrap for fixing the wire harness to the connector housing.
   Fig 3: Removing Tie-Wrap At Connector Housing

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5. Release connector housing with a small screwdriver, lift upwards and remove from connector.
   Fig 4: Removing Connector Housing From Connector

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6. Lift connector guide and remove from connector.
   Fig 5: Removing Connector Guide From Connector

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   Information 

   Allocation of lines - see appropriate wiring diagram.

7. Release contact of the damaged line using the Press-Out Tool 1575-1P  of the press-out and unlocking tools for flat and round plug connections of all sizes Nr. 155  (-arrow a-  ) and pull out of the contact strip.
   Fig 6: Pressing Out Contacts

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8. Connect connector for the new wire harness on the relevant component until it engages securely.
   1. 8.1. Connectors for stage 1 and stage 2 of passenger's airbag unit -1 and 2- 

      Push on connectors for stage 1 and stage 2 of passenger's airbag unit until they engage securely. → Installing Passenger's Airbag Unit - "Installing" section

   2. 8.2. Connector for seat-belt pretensioner, left -7- and right -8- 

      Push on connector for the seat-belt pretensioner until it is felt to engage. → Installing Front Three-Point Belt - "Installing" section

      Fit rubber sleeve -9-  .

9. Route the new wire harness along the main wire harness, guide it through existing cable ducts and tie it to the main wire harness using tie-wraps.
   Fig 7: Securing Wire Harness To Main Wire Harness

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   Information 

   Allocation of lines - see appropriate wiring diagram.

10. Plug new line into the contact strip until the contact engages securely.
    Fig 8: Pressing In Contacts

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11. Push connector guide onto the connector until it engages securely.
    Fig 9: Pushing Connector Guide Onto Connector

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12. Push connector housing onto the connector
    1. 12.1. Before fitting the connector housing, check for signs of damage, and replace if necessary.
    2. 12.2. Push connector housing onto the connector until it engages securely.
       Fig 10: Pushing Connector Housing Onto Connector

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13. Fasten wire harness with a new tie-wrap -arrow-  to the connector housing.
    Fig 11: Fitting Tie-Wrap At Connector Housing

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14. Insert seal into the connector.
    1. 14.1. Before inserting the seal, check for signs of damage, and replace if necessary.
    2. 14.2. Insert seal into the connector and press down as far as it will go. Check seal is seated properly.
       Fig 12: Inserting Seal Of Connector Housing

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15. Push on connector of triggering unit for airbag -10-  until it is felt to engage, and lock it. → Installing Triggering Unit - "Installing" section