72 12 045 Removing and installing/replacing left or right AHPS2 head airbag
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WARNING:
Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate head airbag and cause injury.
Incorrect handling can activate head airbag and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel. See TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL or TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
- Disconnect BATTERY CABLE
.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS for disconnecting and connecting battery.
- Remove roofliner. See HEADLINER (WITH SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF) or HEADLINER (WITHOUT SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF) .
Release all screws (1) of holders.
Tightening torque: see 3AZ in 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES .
Feed all holders (2) out of sheet metal flange.
NOTE:
The retainers behind the holders can break off. These retainers serve as an installation aid during series production and are not important for repairs.
Release rear screw.
Tightening torque: see 4AZ in 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES .
Remove rear AHPS2.
Release front screws (1 and 2).
Tightening torques:
- Screw 1: see 4AZ in 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES
- Screw 2: see 6AZ in 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES
Carefully feed gas generator out of guides towards rear, unlocking and disconnecting plug (3) in the process.
Remove gas generator completely.
Security version:
Gas generator (1) is mechanically modified, spare part changed.
NOTE:
View of retaining screw with anchor fitting of AHPS2 head airbag:
- Anchor fitting, AHPS2 head airbag
- Lock washer
- Retaining screw
Installation:
Observe the following when replacing grommet:
- Catches (1) must not be damaged
- Pay attention to guide lug (2) when feeding into body