Removing and Installing Triggering Unit For Airbag

Removing and Installing Triggering Unit for Airbag







Removing triggering unit for airbag

WARNING: Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units.

Please observe the following points:
- The airbag triggering unit must not be removed with the plug plugged in.
- Waiting time following ignition off (battery disconnection) and detachment of the plug connection during work on the airbag system: at least 1 minute.







1. -A- Fold up oddments tray.
2. -B- Unscrew fastening screws and remove cover.







3. Lift up centre console trim at the rear, unclip at the four points, press lock for plug and disconnect plug connection.
4. Fold up centre console trim to the front.







5. -C- Lift up triggering unit, press in plug lock -1- and fold over lever -2-.
6. -D- Unscrew fastening nuts.

Installing triggering unit for airbag







1. -D- Screw on fastening nuts. Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft.lb.).
2. -C- Connect electric plug and lock it until the lock engages.







3. Insert plug connection for the lock until the plug engages.







4. Fold down centre console, clip it in at the four points.
5. -B- Position cover and screw in the two fastening screws.

Locking triggering unit

NOTE:
- The power supply for the Porsche System Tester must be guaranteed during the locking process. Connect a battery charging device to the vehicle battery.
- Symbol for the TAB key = [|]
- The Porsche System Tester instructions take precedence and in the event of a discrepancy these are the instructions that must be followed. A discrepancy may arise with later software versions (from 15.0).
- The procedure described here has been structured generally, different text or additions may appear in the Porsche System Tester.

1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the . System Tester. Switch ignition on. Press [>>] to continue.
2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys.
3. Using the [>>] key, move from the vehicle type to the list of control modules.
4. Select Airbag with the cursor keys and press the [>>] key.
5. In the Airbag menu, select Lock with the cursor keys and press the [>>] key.
6. Follow the Tester instructions.
7. Read out the fault memory and, if necessary, erase it.

If further faults exist, proceed in accordance with diagnosis procedure.