Airbag, Passenger Side

Airbag, Passenger Side

NOTE: The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Removing battery cable and replacing decals

Ignition off.
Disconnect the battery negative cable. See: Battery disconnecting and connecting.

WARNING: For information about the handling and storage of pyrotechnical SRS units, See: Handling non-deployed pyrotechnical part.

NOTE: Replace the decals for the safety equipment. See: Positioning safety labels (North America) or: Positioning safety labels (rest of the world).

WARNING:
- Never use an ohmmeter or other live measuring measuring instrument to measure on a disconnected, non-deployed pyrotechnical SRS unit. There is a risk of the seatbelt tensioner deploying.
- A pyrotechnical SRS unit must never be dismantled, repaired or moved to another vehicle.

Removing components

Remove:
- the center console.
See: Center console

- the glove compartment.
See: Glove compartment

- the center loudspeaker.
See: Loudspeaker, dashboard

- the surround from the combined instrument panel.
See: Combined instrument panel

- the end cover on both sides
- the soundproofing panel on the driver's side.
See: Instrument panel lower.

Removal

Removing the passenger side airbag (SRS)







Remove the screws (1) for the lower mounting of the passenger side airbag (SRS).
Disconnect the airbag connector (2).

Remove:










- the screws for the cover under the dashboard, beside the airbag.







- the screws for the center console.







- the screw under the center loudspeaker
- the connector for the hazard warning signal flasher.







- the outer screw on both sides.







Lift up the cover (1) slightly.

Remove:
- the connector (2) for the light switch
- the connector (3) for the ignition switch.

Lift off the cover.
Remove the 8 screws from the passenger side airbag (SRS). Replace the airbag.

Installation

NOTE: For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque.

Installing the passenger side airbag (SRS)

Install:
- the airbag
- 8 M6 nuts.
Tighten.

Place the cover against the dashboard.

Install:
- the connector for the ignition switch
- the connector for the light switch
- the cover against the dashboard
- the outer screws on both sides. Tighten
- the screw under the center loudspeaker. Tighten
- the connector for the hazard warning signal flasher.
- the 2 screws at the center console. Tighten
- the 2 M6 screws for the cover under the dashboard, beside the airbag. Tighten
- the 2 M6 screws for the lower mounting for the airbag. Tighten
- the airbag connector
- the glove compartment.
See: Glove compartment

- the center console.
See: Center console

- the center loudspeaker.
See: Loudspeaker, dashboard

- the surround from the combined instrument panel.
See: Combined instrument panel

- the soundproofing panel on the driver's side.
See: Instrument panel lower

- the end cover on both sides.

Ignition on.
Install the battery negative lead. See: Battery disconnecting and connecting.

Finishing

Inspecting the SRS (supplemental restraint system)

Carry out an inspection.
See: Supplementary restraint system (SRS), inspection