Remove/install passenger airbag unit

AR91.60-D-0680A

Remove/install passenger airbag unit

23.07.2019

Model

901.0/3/4, 902.0/3/4, 903.0/3/4, 904.0/3/4

with code SA6 (Airbag, co-driver)

Modification notes

25.07.2013

"Disconnect battery" removed, "Remove ignition key", inserted

Operation step 1

25.07.2013

"Check airbag system", inserted

Operation steps 9, 10

1

Stowage box/tray

2

Screw

3

Speaker cover

4

Front passenger airbag

5

Screw

6

Airbag cable

7

Connector

8

Cable tie

 

Remove/install

 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-0001-01D

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

Topical note

Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and RTE units

AH91.00-P-0002-01M

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

AH91.00-P-0004-01A

Assessment of airbag and belt tensioner units in accident vehicles

AH91.00-P-0006-01B

1

Remove ignition key from ignition lock

2

Remove passenger side speaker cover (3)

3

Open cable tie (8) or airbag cable (6) (BK/GY) in the front passenger footwell under the instrument panel and expose airbag cable (6)

4

Unscrew screw/bolt (2) and unclip stowage box/tray (1) all around, lift slightly from left and remove to the left

 In order to prevent scratching of the instrument panel, mask off surface in front of stowage box/tray (1) with masking tape.

 Long wedge

*115589035900

5

Remove screw/bolt/bolts (5)

 Installation: Replace screw/bolts (5).

 Bolt, front passenger airbag to bracket

*BA91.60-N-1003-01A

6

Remove front passenger airbag (4) from the bracket a little until connector (7) on the left side is visible

 Installation: Guide of bracket (A) must sit in the guide slot of airbag unit (B).

7

Disconnect connector (7) from squib at gas generator

 When replacing the front passenger airbag (4), ensure proper and environmentally friendly disposal.

8

Install in the reverse order

9

Connect diagnostic system and perform quick test

10

Read out fault memory of airbag (AB) system and delete fault memory

 Airbag

Number

Designation

Model 901.0/3/4, 902.0/3/4, 903.0/3/4, 904.0/3/4

BA91.60-N-1003-01A

Bolt, front passenger airbag to bracket

Nm

10 (1)