72 12 060 Removing and installing or replacing left or right head airbag
Special tools required:
Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
A damaged head airbag must be replaced.
A damaged head airbag exhibits an impaired protective function and in extreme cases loses its protective function altogether.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect negative battery cable . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY EARTH LEAD or 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- Remove HEADLINING
- Remove REAR GRAB HANDLE HOLDERS
- Follow NOTES for unlocking and locking airbag connector connection
Lay out protective mats in the relevant working area:
- Dashboard
- Entrance area
- Passenger compartment
Installation overview, retaining elements, head airbag:
- Head airbag
- Retaining clips
- Trim panels
Do not damage!
To unlock the retaining clips, use special tool 2 230 142 .
Unlock and remove retaining clips.
Installation note:
Retaining clips of folding pack must not be damaged.
Replace faulty retaining clips.
Replace retaining clips after airbag deployment.
Unlock plug connection (1) FOR GAS GENERATOR and disconnect.
Drill out rivet heads in marked area (2).
Note INSTRUCTIONS for the removal of rivets.
Remove the gas generator with the folding pack.
Installation note:
Gas generator is coded against incorrect assembly.
Installation note:
Only F30 US and F80 US:
Felt (1) must be bonded to gas generator holder (2).
If necessary, cut felt from FELT SET and bond.
Dimensions in mm: 15 x 50 x 1