Removing airbag sensor on the B-pillar

WARNING: Pyrotechnic components. Danger! Life-threatening injuries!

All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only
Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
For additional information see: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS on handling components with gas generators.

Preliminary works

Deactivate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Disconnect all battery EARTH LEADS .
Remove front entrance COVER STRIP .
Remove rear entrance COVER STRIP .
Remove the upper b-pillar TRIM PANEL .
Remove the lower b-pillar TRIM PANEL .

Unlock and disconnect connector (1),
Loosen screw (2),
Remove the airbag sensor (3) on the B-pillar.

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