Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Removal


NOTE: The airbag triggering 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 triggering unit is located above the center console.

1. Remove ignition key.
2. Disconnect the battery and cover terminal or battery.
3. Unclip front cover of the center console on the left and right. Fold up the safety bracket from the driver's side. Disconnect the plug connection from the triggering unit.

Fig. 1:

4. Undo the shear-off nut with the special tool 9259.

Special Tools:

5. From the passenger's side, undo the shear-off nuts and M6 hexagon nut and remove the triggering unit.

Installation

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


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. )

A new triggering unit must be locked after it has been installed.
Refer to Air Bag Arming and Disarming / Service and Repair / Locking
Triggering Unit for the Airbag. Service and Repair