Perform subsequent disabling of sidebag for driver

AN91.60-S-0023E

Perform subsequent disabling of sidebag for driver

30.07.2020

Model

447.6

with code SH1 (Thorax/pelvis side-impact airbag, driver)

except code ME0 (Electric motor 85 kW)

except code ZL3 (National version for Latin America)

except code ZU7 (National version for Canada)

except code ZU8 (National version for USA)

Model

447.7

with code SH1 (Thorax/pelvis side-impact airbag, driver)

except code ME0 (Electric motor 85 kW)

except code ME4 (Electric motor 145 kW)

except code ZL3 (National version for Latin America)

except code ZU7 (National version for Canada)

except code ZU8 (National version for USA)

Shown on model 447.6 with code S23 (Front passenger bench seat)

1

Driver seat backrest

2

"AIRBAG" label

 Warning

Risk of injury caused by performing testing or repair work on airbag or emergency tensioning retractor units.

Store airbag units with deployment side facing up; do not expose to temperatures greater than 100 °C. When working on these units, disconnect the power supply.

AS91.00-Z-0001-01A

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on carrying out repair work in the vehicle interior

AH68.00-N-0001-01S

Legal requirements on handling and storing airbags and emergency tensioning retractor units

AH91.00-P-0004-01A

Request for documentation for deactivation

1

Instruction of customer in accordance with certification.

 The subsequent deactivation of the restraint system component at the customer's request is only permissible on medical grounds, to be verified by the customer with the appropriate evidence.

 The vehicle owner is obliged to have the deactivation recorded on the motor vehicle registration certificate and inform the insurance company.

 Before deactivating the sidebag, it is essential to ensure that the certification is signed by the customer.

2

Request evidence from the customer.

 To prove medical grounds making the deactivation of a restraint system component imperative, the presentation of a certification to this effect must be requested and the existence of this certificate must be documented accordingly (copy of certificate).

 The identity of the customer and authorization on the basis of the submission of an identity card and the vehicle title of ownership must be checked and documented (copy).

3

Fill out the certificate.



Customer declaration for deactivation of driver sidebag, certificate

OF91.60-S-1000-22E

 Completed and signed letter of declaration (certificate) in triplicate for archiving:
Vehicle owner,
Workshop,
Vehicle owner's manual.

 Cut off the upper section of the copy of the certificate and stick it in the operator's manual (at the start of the chapter on SAFETY).

4

Request special equipment code for deactivating restraint system components.



Service Information: Software-based retrofits

SI00.00-S-0015B

 Request special equipment code through retrofit process: O33 (Driver side sidebag deactivated).

5

Request password for deactivating restraint system components.

 To do this, an XENTRY Support & Feedback ticket (XSF ticket) must be created via the application list of the After-Sales Portal in the "XENTRY Support & Feedback" system.
The customer's signed declaration must be attached to the XSF Ticket.

 To do so, select the following menu items in event category "Diagnosis software":
Fault type: DAS/Xentry Diagnostics
Sub fault type 1: Password query
Vehicle model: Vito/V-Class/Metris
Control unit: N2/18 (Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit).



Remove

6

Remove ignition key from ignition lock.

7

Disconnect ground line of on-board electrical system battery (G1).



AR54.10-S-0003E

8

Remove side airbag from driver's seat.



AR91.60-S-0695E

 Strap down electrical connector of sidebag.

 Removed sidebag is no longer used and must be disposed of in a proper manner.

9

Remove seat backrest padding from driver's seat backrest (1).



AR91.10-S-1095EA

 Removed backrest padding from driver seat backrest is no longer required.

10

Remove "AIRBAG" label (2) from cushion cover of driver's seat backrest (1).

 Completely cut off the "AIRBAG" label (2) of the disabled or removed driver's seat side airbag.



Install

11

Install new seat backrest padding of driver's seat backrest (1).



AR91.10-S-1095EA

 Use the relevant variant of the backrest padding for model 447 without code SH1 (Driver thorax-pelvis sidebag).

12

Attach ground line of on-board electrical system battery (G1).



AR54.10-S-0003E

13

Document equipment that is subsequently deactivated in Vehicle Documentation (VeDoc).

 This must be performed by an authorized user after identification of vehicle identification number (FIN).
Designation of the equipment concerned: O33 (driver side sidebag deactivated).

14

Insert ignition key into ignition lock.

15

Perform SCN coding on Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit (N2/18).



AR54.21-S-0015E

 Use XENTRY Diagnosis Software version 07/2016 with all relevant and up-to-date add-ons or a higher XENTRY Diagnosis Software version. The operation steps must be performed exactly as per XENTRY Diagnosis Software.

 To do this, select the following menu items: Control units view 
N2/18 - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 
Adaptations 
Configuration 
Manual settings  
SCN coding after adaptation of SA code

 The SCN coding process is password-protected. Requested password to disable restraint system components must be entered.



Check

16

Check that the airbag indicator lamps are displaying correctly.

 Use the descriptions for the indicator lamps given in the operator's manual for the vehicle.

Parts ordering note

Part no.

Designation

Quantity

Backrest padding for model 447 without code SH1(Driver thorax-pelvis sidebag)

1