Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor G179

Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor G179

The driver thorax airbag crash sensor (G179) may be installed in two different locations:

• In a dry area, on the inside, from the front door subframe.

• In the wet area, the outside, from the front door subframe.

Wet Area

The general safety precautions for working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery cut-out units (pyrotechnic components) must be observed.

Removing

- Disconnect the vehicle battery.

- Remove the front door trim => [ Front Door Trim ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the nut - 1 - and unclip the seal for the opening in the cable - 2 -.






- Pull the driver thorax airbag crash sensor (G179) - 1 - with wiring harness under the plastic flange - 2 - and guide it through the cable bushing- 3 -.






- Disconnect connector.

Installation

- Set the nut for the driver thorax airbag crash sensor (G179) and twist it two to three times.

- Install in reverse order of removal.

When installing, make sure that the wiring harness for the driver thorax airbag crash sensor (G179) - 1 - has been clipped into place under the plastic flange - 2 -.






- Switch the ignition on.

Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle.

- Connect the vehicle battery.

Dry Area

The general safety precautions for working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery cut-out units (pyrotechnic components) must be observed.

Removing

- Disconnect the vehicle battery.

- Remove the front door trim. Refer to => [ Front Door Trim ] Service and Repair.

- Release the connector lock and disconnect the connector - 2 - from the driver side airbag crash sensor (G179) - 1 - - arrow -.

- Remove the screws - 3 - (1 Nm).






Installation

- To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.

- Switch the ignition on.

Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle.

- Connect the vehicle battery.