Guide for side airbag, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Special Tool - Engine And Transmission Holder VAS 6095

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Engine and transmission holder VAS 6095

Fig 2: Fixture For Seat Repair VAS 6136

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Fixture for seat repair VAS 6136

Fig 3: Guide For Side Airbag Remove/Install Components

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1 - Side airbag guide

Removal:

Remove seat → Front power seats with memory, removing and installing .
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove backrest cover panel → Backrest cover, removing and installing .

Remove backrest frame → Backrest frame, removing and installing .
Remove side airbag → Side airbags, servicing .
Press clip - 3 - together and remove clip - 3 -.
Pry out bracket - 2 - from inside.

Remove guide for side airbag - 1 -.

Installing:

Installation is reverse of removal.

2 - Retainer

3 - Clip