72 12 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Head Airbag

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WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
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 BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove ROOFLINER .
Follow INSTRUCTIONS for unlocking and locking airbag plug connection.

Installation summary, retaining elements, head airbag:

Fig 1: Left/Right Head Airbag Components

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IMPORTANT: When removing head airbag, do not damage:

Head airbag.
Windscreen.
Retaining clips.
Trim panels.

Release screw (1) on A-pillar.

Tightening torque: 72 12 2AZ .

Release retaining screws (2).

Tightening torque: 72 12 5AZ .

Remove deformation plate (3).

Fig 2: Deformation Plate, Retaining Screws

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 72 12 2AZ .

Installation:

Folding pack is under tab washer.

Fig 3: Deformation Plate Screw

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 72 12 2AZ .

Fig 4: Deformation Plate Screw

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UNLOCK AND DISCONNECT plug (3) for gas generator (2).

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 72 12 04AZ .

Remove gas generator (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Gas generator is coded against incorrect installation.

Fig 5: Removing Gas Generator

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