Preliminary Work

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Information

The combination sensor is located under the centre console.

The functions listed below are integrated into the combination sensor:

Rate-of-turn sensor
Lateral acceleration sensor
Axial acceleration sensor

Fig 1: Locating Combination Sensor

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Fig 2: Locating Combination Sensor Under Centre Console (Cup Holder)

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Disconnect battery → WM 9000IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY (ALL MODELS)
Remove centre console cover and cup holder. → WM 681919 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COVER FOR CENTRE CONSOLE
Remove triggering unit for airbag → WM 695319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIGGERING UNIT FOR AIRBAG