Front Passengers airbag unit (Instrument panel with airbag seam), removing and installing: Removing

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Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap → 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL

CAUTION: Airbag harness is very short. To keep from damaging connector, remove glove box.

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for working on airbags → Safety precautions for work on airbags .

Pull cover - 4 - for passengers side airbag from instrument panel in opposite of direction of travel (cover is pushed flush into instrument panel).
Fold cover upward and unscrew three hex nuts - 3 - (4 Nm).
Unscrew hex bolts - 7 - (Qty. 4, (2.5 Nm)), loosen airbag unit - 1 - from supports - 5 -.

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharges can lead to an unintended deployment of the airbag. Therefore the technician must discharge static electricity from the body before separating the ignition and ground wiring. This is done e.g. by briefly touching the body or the door striker or pin.

Fig 1: Front Passengers Airbag Unit Assembly Overview Instrument Panel With Airbag Seam)

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Disconnect harness connector - 2 - and remove airbag unit - 1 - from instrument panel.

Fig 2: Front Passengers Airbag Unit Assembly Overview Instrument Panel With Airbag Seam)

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