Pedestrian Protection Trigger 1 -G598- /Pedestrian Protection Trigger 2 -G599-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Installing

-- Slide the pedestrian protection trigger -1- all the way onto the hinge pin.

WARNING:

Pay attention to the installation position. Bumping the anti-twist mechanism -5- is not permitted.

-- Slide the pedestrian protection trigger -1- all the way onto the hinge pin.

-- Secure the pedestrian protection trigger -1- with the nut -4- and clip -2-.

WARNING:

Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting a connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Connect the connector -3- for the pedestrian protection trigger -1- to the wiring harness.

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are pushed in all the way and that they engage audibly.

Make sure the wires are not pinched.

-- Clip the connector -3- in the hinge.

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Further installation is the reverse order of removal.

WARNING:

Repairing pyrotechnic components (for example the airbag and seat belt tensioner) incorrectly increases the risk of unintentional deployments when the battery is connected.

The ignition must be on when connecting the battery.
For personal safety when connecting the battery, stay out of the deployment area of the airbag and maintain a distance from the seat belt tensioners/seat belts.
Make sure that there are no other people inside the vehicle at the time when the battery is connected.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.