Installing Front Airbag Sensor

→ Always use new fastening screws and nuts following removal.

→ Observe specified tightening torques.

→ Carry out a visual inspection of all re-used parts.

Information 

• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle  .
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well  .

Information 

Always replace the fastening screws and nuts after customer service and reworking. The micro-self-locking screws must not be treated, greased or loosened and then screwed on again.

1. Plug in electric plug connection -2-  and lock it by moving the locking mechanism -1-  in direction of arrow.
   Fig 1: Locking Connector For Airbag Sensor

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   • Make sure that the airbag sensor is positioned correctly  .
2. Position the sensor correctly.
3. Tighten fastening screw -2-  on front airbag sensor -1-  to the prescribed tightening torque Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)  .
   Fig 2: Installing Airbag Sensor

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