Installing Line From Front Left Sensor To Triggering Unit

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Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

• Always wear approved work clothes and shoes when carrying out assembly work. 
• Do not remove new parts from ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging until shortly before installation. 
• Do not touch electric pins and plug contacts. 

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• When installing the wire harness, make sure the insulation of the line is not damaged. 

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• The new lines will be secured to the fastening points for the old lines. 
• The old wire harness remains installed in the vehicle. 
• The old wire harness will only be disconnected/unplugged directly at the connected components. 

1. Drill through feed-through element in the firewall. > Diameter 5 mm 
   1. 1.1 Make sure not to damage any lines in the passenger compartment.

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   Feed-through element in firewall

2. Route section of line for front left sensor along the main wire harness.
   1. 2.1 Guide section through the existing cable ducts and tie it to the main wire harness with tie-wraps.

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      Allocation of lines - see the appropriate wiring diagram.

   2. 2.2 To do this, pull the carpet at the left aside at the right-hand side close to the heating/fresh-air unit.

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   Section of line from front left sensor to triggering unit

3. Plug in new lines on contact strip -arrow-  until the contact engages securely.

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   New lines in contact strip

   1. 3.1 Push in lock for plug connection.
   2. 3.2 Push in cover for plug connection.
4. Plug in plug connection for airbag sensor.

   695119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIRBAG SENSOR - section on "Removing"

5. Seal the feed-through element.
   1. 5.1 Check that the new airbag lines are routed correctly.
   2. 5.2 Seal the bore from inside and outside with suitable sealing compound.