695919 Removing and Installing Passenger's Airbag Unit
WM 695919 Removing and installing passenger's airbag unit
Technical values
Preliminary work
1. Disconnect battery. -> 90 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
2. Remove cover under dashboard on the passenger's side. -> 702219 Removing and installing cover under dashboard - "Removing" section 702219 Removing and Installing Cover Under Dashboard
3. Remove glove compartment. -> 681519 Removing and installing glove compartment - "Removing" section Service and Repair.
Removing passenger's airbag unit
WARNING
Danger of injury and material damage if airbag units are not handled correctly.
-> Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units -> 69 Safety regulations for vehicles with airbag and belt tensioner
-> The airbag unit must always be stowed so that the airbag opening faces upwards.
-> If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be kept in a locked place.
-> Switch off ignition and leave ignition key inserted (steering must not be locked). Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided. -> 90 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery.
-> After the battery is disconnected, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the airbag plugs.
Overview of passenger's airbag unit
1. Press down the protective covers on the right and left plug -arrow A- and maintain in this position.
Pressing down protective cover and disconnecting plug
2. Release left and right plugs -arrow B- and pull them off -arrow C-.
Pressing down protective cover and disconnecting plug
3. Unscrew the fastening screws -arrows A- 2x and -arrows B- 4x and remove the airbag unit.
Loosen and remove airbag unit
Installing passenger's airbag unit
Information
If a new component (e.g. sensor, airbag control unit, airbag unit) of the airbag system has to be installed, the new component will be supplied with a barcode sticker (tear-off label).
Sample tear-off label shown >> airbag sensor
- Tear off the tear-off label -2- on the new component -1- and stick it under the heading Proof of airbag system check/component replacement in the Guarantee and Maintenance booklet.
Tear-off label
- The replacement date and mileage must be documented and the booklet must be stamped with the dealer's stamp.
1. Position airbag unit on the dashboard, fit and tighten the fastening screws -arrows B- and -arrows A- by hand.
Installing and tightening airbag unit
WARNING
Danger of injury caused by loose, safety-related bolts.
-> Always replace fastening screws of the after customer service and reworking.
-> Never make alterations to the micro-encapsulated screws, which have a negative effect on the bond (e.g. using lubricant, loosening bolts and screwing them down again).
2. First tighten the fastening screws -arrows B- on the dashboard, then the fastening screws -arrows A- on the assembly tube. => Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) => Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Installing and tightening airbag unit
3. Insert connector -arrow A- until the lock -arrow B- engages securely.
Inserting connector
Subsequent work
1. Install glove compartment. -> 681519 Removing and installing glove compartment - "Installing" section Service and Repair.
2. Install cover under dashboard on right. -> 702219 Removing and installing cover under dashboard - "Installing" section 702219 Removing and Installing Cover Under Dashboard.
3. Carry out work instruction after disconnecting the battery. -> 90 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery.