72 12 050 Removing and installing side airbag (front seat)
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 activate airbag 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 activate airbag 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.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative cable. See DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING BATTERY EARTH LEAD or DISCONNECT/CONNECT BATTERY EARTH LEAD (PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) .
- Remove rear panel on front seat. See REMOVING REAR PANEL , REMOVING REAR PANEL (SPORT SEAT) , or REMOVING BOTH REAR PANELS (COMFORT SEAT) .
Detach backrest cover (1) in the marked area.
Unlock PLUG CONNECTION (1) and disconnect.
Drill out rivet head (2).
Remove airbag module in direction of arrow.
Feed out airbag module from cover (3).
Installation note:
Fully remove rivet remnants.
Airbag module is coded against incorrect assembly.