Removing the switch for front passenger airbag deactivation

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.
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Preliminary works

Deactivate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Disconnect all battery EARTH LEADS .
Remove the right instrument panel SIDE PANEL .

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unlock the latch mechanism (4) in the direction of the arrow.
Pull the switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (2) out from the side panel (3) of the instrument panel in the direction of arrow.

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