Removing sensor on lock support
Note. 6 sensors are used for the airbags in the Cayenne. The front two sensors are located on the lock support. The middle two sensors are located on the floorpan behind the front seats. The rear two sensors are located on the rear wheel housings.
Installation Location
Scheme 89
Scheme 90
| WARNING | Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag sensors! Risk of confusing the front, middle and rear sensors, since they do not differ in appearance. |
> Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units. Refer to 69 AW Safety regulations for handling airbags and... - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
> Remove ignition key. Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e. g. body, seat frame) is avoided. Refer to 90 IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery - as of MY 2003 (All Models Except Cayenne S TIO Titan)
> Before the connector is disconnected from the sensor, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the battery.
1. Push in lock -2- on plug for sensor -1-, until this perceptibly engages -arrow A-. (Scheme 90)
2. Release locking mechanism on the latch -2- -arrow B- and pull off plug from sensor -1- -arrow C-. see scheme 124
Scheme 91
3. Unscrew the two fastening nuts -3- and remove the sensor. (Scheme 91)