72 12 050 Removing and installing side airbag (front seat)
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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.
WARNING:
Observe SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can lead to airbag deployment and cause injury.
A damaged airbag must be replaced because its protective function is compromised and, in an extreme situation, it can no longer execute its protective function.
Incorrect handling can lead to airbag deployment and cause injury.
A damaged airbag must be replaced because its protective function is compromised and, in an extreme situation, it can no longer execute its protective function.
Installation note:
- Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of hardening)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
- Remove rear panel on front seat. See REAR PANEL (NORMAL/ELECTRIC SEAT) or REAR PANEL (COMFORT SEAT) .
Unlock PLUG CONNECTION (1) and disconnect.
Unfasten screws (2).
Remove airbag module in direction of arrow.
Installation note:
Replace screws.
Tightening torques 72 12 06AZ .
Airbag module is coded against incorrect assembly.