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72 12 050 Removing and installing side airbag (sport seat)

WARNING: Observe safety regulations   for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling can cause airbags to trigger, resulting in serious injuries.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Make sure airbag wiring harness is exactly routed when installed.

Detach cable tie.

Release airbag wiring harness (2) from cable holders on seat mechanism.

Raise release clip (3) and pull plug (4) out of plug housing (1).

NOTE: If necessary, release yellow plug housing (1) from holder on seat mechanism.
Fig 1: Identifying Clip, Plug And Plug Housing
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Unclip cable holder (1) from seat mechanism (2).

Fig 2: Unclip Cable Holder From Seat Mechanism
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Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation: 

Replace nuts.

Tightening torques 72 12 02AZ  , 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES .

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Mechanism Nuts
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IMPORTANT: Feed the wiring harness carefully through the seat and backrest mechanism as the edges of the frame can be sharp.

Installation: 

Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.

Assemble  front seat.