52 17 385 Replacing Gas Cartridge For Active Head Restraint On Left Or Right Front Seat

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WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners. See 72 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove head restraint. See 52 17 390 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right head restraint (comfort) .
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest. See 52 17 205 Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Rear Panels On Left Or Right Front Seat Backrest .

Disconnect plug connection on gas cartridge.

Detach retaining points (1).

Slide active head restraint carrier downwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Points

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Release spring clips (1) and (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Clips

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Release screws (1).

Remove gas cartridge complete with holder (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Gas Cartridge With Holder

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Release screws (1) on left and right.

Installation:

Insert screws (1) with Loctite.

Tightening torque 52 12 03AZ. See 52 10 FRONT SEATS .

Slide top rail (3) off bottom rail (2).

Remove gas cartridge (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Gas Cartridge And Rail

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Installation:

Gas cartridge (1) is secured in holder by guide lug (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Gas Cartridge And Guide Lug

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Procedure after triggered active head restraint:

Push head restraint back into original position.
Insert new gas cartridge with spring clips.

NOTE: The gas cartridge may be replaced up to 5 times.
Then the backrest must be replaced.
Number of triggerings are stored in the control unit.