Perform aftermarket disabling of windowbag for driver

AN91.60-S-0025E

Perform aftermarket disabling of windowbag for driver

30.07.2020

Model

447.6

with code SH9 (Windowbag for driver and co-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 SH9 (Windowbag for driver and co-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 right side of vehicle with code SH9 (Windowbags for driver and passenger)

1

A-pillar trim panel

2

Cover

 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 windowbag, 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 windowbag, certificate

OF91.60-S-1000-20E

 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 via retrofit process: O35 (Driver side windowbag 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 A-pillar trim (1) from driver's side.



AR68.30-S-4050E

9

Remove front roof lining.



AR68.30-S-7607E

10

Remove driver's side window airbag.



Model 447.6/7 with code SH9 (Windowbag for driver and front passenger) except code SH8 (Windowbags for driver, front passenger and rear) except code ZH6 (Marco Polo ACTIVITY) except code ZK7 (MARCO POLO equipment line)

AR91.60-S-0693EE

 Strap down electrical connector of front windowbag squib at driver side.

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



Clean

11

Remove "AIRBAG" lettering from cover (2) of A-pillar trim (1) at driver's side.


Cover (2) must be detached from A-pillar trim (1) at driver side.
This will prevent damage occurring.

 The "AIRBAG" lettering of the disabled or removed front passenger window airbag must not be covered up, but must be irreversibly removed.
To do this, use a suitable tool to completely remove the "AIRBAG" lettering from the cover (2) at the driver side.

12

Remove any contamination that is present on the cover (2) at the driver's side.

 Use commercially available cleaning alcohol.



Install

13

Install front roof lining.



AR68.30-S-7607E

14

Install A-pillar trim (1) at driver's side.



AR68.30-S-4050E

 The "AIRBAG" lettering on the cover (2) on the driver's side must be removed.

15

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



AR54.10-S-0003E

16

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 effected equipment: O35(driver side windowbag deactivated).

17

Insert ignition key into ignition lock.

18

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

19

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.