Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Service and Repair

61 31 038 Removing And Installing/Replacing Switch For Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation

Special tools required:







WARNING:
Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling can lead to airbag deployment and cause injury.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Disconnect battery earth cable
- Disconnect both negative battery cables at F03







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







Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release latch mechanisms (4) in direction of arrow.
Feed switch for front 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).