Installing The A-Pillar Outside In The Windshield Area

• Apply sealant D1 to cavity sealing (1).
  CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Sealant D1 (seam sealing)

  310 ml

  83422409985

• Install the new part and the reinforcement plates (2) and weld in the area (3).

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Damaging the airbag 
  Kinking or bending the airbag may damage the airbag and result in a malfunction of the airbag. 

  • Handle airbag carefully and move it minimally by hand.
  • Do not kink or bend the airbag.

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• Open the hook and loop fastener (2) and remove the protective sleeve (1).

  Check 

• Check the airbag (1) in the area of the protective sleeve for damage.

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  Result 

  » The airbag is damaged.

  Measure

  • Replace the airbag.

    Parts:  Airbag

• Clip the airbag (3) into place with the clamps (4).
• Tighten the screw (2) for the airbag (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Head airbag
  	8 Nm

• Fasten the cable harness (1).

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• Position the deformation element (2) and tighten screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Deformation element
  Screw M 6
  	8 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .