Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing The Triggering Unit For The Airbag

Removing triggering unit for airbag

WARNING: Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units.

Please observe the following points:
- 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 centre console.
1. Remove ignition key.
2. Disconnect the battery and cover terminal or battery.
3. Unclip front cover of the centre console on the left and right. Fold up the safety bracket from the driver's side.
4. Disconnect the plug connection from the ignition unit.







5. Undo the shear-off nut with a socket wrench insert 9259.







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

Installing triggering unit for airbag

NOTE:
- The fastening points on the body must be metallically bright.
- Use a 1/4 inch Allen key to tighten the shear-off nuts.
- A new triggering unit must be locked after it has been installed.

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