Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Service and Repair

61 31 038 - Removing and installing (replacing) switch for passenger airbag deactivation





Special tools required:





Warning!
Read and comply with safety regulations [1][2]72 00 ... Safety Regulations For Handling Components With Gas Generators for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnic belt pretensioners.

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Clamp off battery negative lead 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead





Carefully lever out side cover (1) with special tool 00 9 323 at points (2).





Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock catches (4) in direction of arrow.

Feed switch for passenger airbag deactivation (2) out of side cover (3).

Installation Note:
Make sure switch for passenger airbag deactivation (2) is correctly seated in side cover (3).