72 12 050 Removing And Installing Side Airbag (Front Seat)
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WARNING:
Observe safety regulations
for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioners. See 72 00 ... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Incorrect handling can cause airbags to trigger, resulting in serious injuries.
Incorrect handling can cause airbags to trigger, resulting in serious injuries.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
- Partially detach backrest cover . See 52 13 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC) or 52 13 405 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC) .
Remove cover (1).
Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect. See 72 12 ... UNLOCKING/LOCKING AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .
Release screws.
Installation:
Replace screws.
Tightening torque. See PARTS AND ACCESSORIES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .
Remove airbag module (1) from inner bag (2).
Installation:
Pull inner bag (2) fully over airbag module (1) and screw brackets.