72 12 055 Removing and installing side airbag (sport seat)
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WARNING:
Observe SAFETY REGULATIONS
for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can cause airbags to trigger, resulting in serious injuries.
Incorrect handling can cause airbags to trigger, resulting in serious injuries.
IMPORTANT:
Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts.
Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.
Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.
Necessary preliminary work
- Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
- Remove REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT
- Remove FRONT SEAT
IMPORTANT:
Make sure airbag wiring harness is exactly routed when installed.
Cut cable straps.
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.
Unclip cable holder (1) from seat mechanism (2).
Unscrew nuts (1).
Installation note:
Replace nuts.
Tightening torques 72 12 02AZ .
IMPORTANT:
Feed the wiring harness carefully through the seat and backrest mechanism as the edges of the frame can be sharp.
Installation note:
Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.