72 12... Procedure after airbag deployment as result of an accident: Seats: Procedure
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- Check seats (functional check of seat mechanism), replace if necessary
- Check seat connection
- Replace gas generator of active head restraint
- Replace airbag module and seat cover with upholstery
If the severity of the impact has not caused any other damage to the seat, only the triggered gas generator needs to be replaced.
External feature: The triggered head restraint is folded forwards and engaged.
The repair work can be carried out in the car with the rear panel removed. The entire system can be pushed back into its original position and the new gas generator installed.
The gas generator can be replaced up to 5 times.