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.

Warning! For information about the handling and storage of pyrotechnical SRS units, see: Handling non-deployed pyrotechnical part Handling Non-Deployed Pyrotechnical Part.

Note! Replace the decals for the safety equipment. See: Positioning safety labels .

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.

Warning! A pyrotechnical SRS unit must never be dismantled, repaired or moved to another vehicle.

Removing components

Remove:
- the center console. See: Center console Center Console
- the glove compartment. See: Glove compartment Glove Compartment
- the center loudspeaker. See: Loudspeaker, dashboard Loudspeaker, Dashboard
- the surround from the combined instrument panel. See: Combined instrument panel Combined Instrument Panel
- the end cover on both sides
- the soundproofing panel on the driver's side. See: Instrument panel lower 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, B5254T7 [1][2]Body and Frame.

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 Glove Compartment
- the center console. See: Center console Center Console
- the center loudspeaker. See: Loudspeaker, dashboard Loudspeaker, Dashboard
- the surround from the combined instrument panel. See: Combined instrument panel Combined Instrument Panel
- the soundproofing panel on the driver's side. See: Instrument panel lower Instrument Panel Lower
- the end cover on both sides.

Ignition on.
Install the battery negative lead. See

Finishing

Inspecting the SRS (supplemental restraint system)
Carry out an inspection. See: Supplementary restraint system (SRS), inspection Testing and Inspection