Removing and installing or replacing left or right head airbag (4' Series Coupe)

Special tools required:

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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 .

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 CABLE .
Remove HEADLINING .
Follow NOTES for unlocking and locking airbag connector connection
Remove REAR SEAT BELT COVER .

IMPORTANT: Lay out protective mats to protect the interior equipment against shavings from the drilled-out rivets and damage.

Lay out protective mats in the relevant working area:

Instrument panel
Entrance area
Passenger compartment

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Installation overview, retaining elements, head airbag:

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IMPORTANT: When removing head airbag, do not damage

Head airbag
Retaining clips
Trim panels

Do not damage!

To unlock the retaining clips, use special tool 2 230 142 .

Unlock and remove all retaining clips.

Installation note:

Mounting clips of folding pack must not be damaged.

Replace faulty retaining clips.

Replace retaining clips after airbag deployment.

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For US version:

Drill out rivet head (1).

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For US version:

Drill out rivet head (1).

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Unlock plug connection (1) FOR GAS GENERATOR and disconnect.

Drill out rivet heads in marked area (2).

Remove the gas generator with the folding pack.

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NOTE: Note INSTRUCTIONS for the removal of rivets.

Installation note:

Gas generator is coded against incorrect assembly.