Driver Airbag Unit Mounting Plate

Removing

-- Remove driver airbag unit. Refer to DRIVER AIRBAG

WARNING:

Electrostatic discharges can lead to an unintended deployment of the airbag. Therefore the technician must discharge static electricity from the body before separating the ignition and ground wiring. This is done, for example, by briefly touching the body or the door striker or pin.

-- Release locking tab -1- on detonator connector -2- and pull detonator connector off airbag unit.

-- Remove the ground cable -3- from the gas generator.

-- Disconnect connectors -4- and -5-.

Fig 1: Identifying Connectors, Ground Cable, Locking Tab & Detonator Connector

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-- Remove the two bolts -1- (0.7 Nm) and -2- (0.7 Nm).

-- Remove mounting plate -3- from airbag unit -4-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts, Mounting Plate & Airbag Unit

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Installing

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