72 12 050 Removing and installing or replacing side airbag, front left or right seat

Read and comply with Read and comply with safety information for HANDLING AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS .

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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST

Detach welt (1) for backrest cover from the backrest frame.

Release cable strap (2).

Tilt backrest cover with upholstery slightly forwards

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Unclip cable strap (1) from seat mechanism.

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Detach airbag cable (1) from the seat mechanism at clip (2).

Feed out the airbag cable (1) from the seat mechanism in the marked area.

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Release cable strap (1).

Unlock all connectors (2) from the connector housing (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Make sure connector (2) is correctly latched in connector housing (3).

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque: 72 12 03AZ .

Unlock catch (2).

Remove side airbag (3) and feed out the airbag cable from the backrest frame.

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Installation note:

Ensure that the airbag cable (1) is laid correctly through the bore hole in the backrest frame (2).

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