Subsequently disable windowbag and sidebag for front passenger

AN91.60-S-0034E

Subsequently disable windowbag and sidebag for front passenger

30.07.2020

Model

447.6

with code SH2 (Thorax/pelvis side-impact airbag, front passenger)

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 SH2 (Thorax/pelvis side-impact airbag, front passenger)

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

Shown on right side of vehicle with code SH2 (Front passenger thorax-pelvis sidebag)

6

"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 front passenger windowbag and the front passenger 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 front passenger windowbag and sidebag, certificate

OF91.60-S-1000-21E

 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: O31 (Front passenger-side window and 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 front passenger 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 front passenger seat backrest.



AR91.10-S-1095EA

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

10

Remove "AIRBAG" label (6) from cushion cover of front passenger seat backrest.

 Completely cut off the "AIRBAG" label (6) of the disabled or removed front passenger seat side airbag.

11

Remove A-pillar trim (1) at front passenger side.



AR68.30-S-4050E

12

Remove front roof lining.



AR68.30-S-7607E

13

Remove front passenger window airbag.



Model 447.6/7 with code SH2 (Front passenger thorax-pelvis sidebag) with code SH9 (Windowbag for driver and front passenger) except code SH8 (Windowbags for driver, front passenger and rear compartment) 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 passenger side.

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



Clean

14

Remove "AIRBAG" lettering from cover (2) of A-pillar trim (1) at front passenger side.


Cover (2) must be detached from A-pillar trim (1) at front passenger 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.
Use a suitable tool to completely remove the "AIRBAG" lettering on the cover (2) at the passenger side.

15

Remove any contamination that is present on the cover (2) at the front passenger side.

 Use commercially available cleaning alcohol.



Install

16

Install front roof lining.



AR68.30-S-7607E

17

Install A-pillar trim (1) at front passenger side.



AR68.30-S-4050E

 The "AIRBAG" lettering on the cover (2) on the front passenger side must be removed.

18

Install new seat backrest padding of front passenger seat backrest.



AR91.10-S-1095EA

 Use the relevant variant of the backrest padding for model 447 without code SH2 (Front passenger thorax-pelvis sidebag).

19

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



AR54.10-S-0003E

20

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: O31 (Front passenger window and sidebag deactivated).

21

Insert ignition key into ignition lock.

22

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

23

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 SH2 (Front passenger thorax-pelvis sidebag)

1