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 authorised experts.
Improper, unauthorised operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorised persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.
Improper, unauthorised operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorised 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 work
- Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
- Remove rear panel on front seat . See 52 14 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST or 52 17 205 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH REAR PANELS ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
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.