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Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair




Removing and installing the ignition unit for the airbag

Removal

NOTE: The airbag ignition unit must not be removed with the plug plugged in. Waiting time following ignition off (battery disconnection) and detachment of the plug connection during work on the airbag system at least 1 minute. The ignition unit is located above the center console.

1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Disconnect the battery and cover the terminal or battery.






3. Remove the front cover of the center console. Fold up the safety bracket from the driver's side. Disconnect the plug connection from the ignition unit.






4. Undo the shear-off nut with the special tool 9259.
5. From the passenger's side, undo the shear-off nuts and M6 hexagon nut and remove the ignition unit.

Installation

NOTE: The fastening points on the body must be metallically bright.

1. Use a 1/4 inch Allen key to tighten the shear-off nuts.

Tightening torque of the M6 hexagon nut: 10 Nm (7.5 ft lb.).

2. After installation of a new ignition unit, the ignition unit must be locked.
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