(Removing the backrest side section with the right airbag)
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
WARNING:
Airbag unit
.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before working on the airbag, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
- Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
WARNING:
Pyrotechnic components
.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
- Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Deactivate vehicle-specific high-voltage or low-voltage vehicle electrical system
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the high-voltage battery due to the failure to deactivate the high-voltage system before disconnecting the vehicle battery via the high-voltage service disconnect °in BEV and PHEV vehicles .
Damage to high-voltage system!
Damage to the high-voltage battery due to the failure to deactivate the high-voltage system before disconnecting the vehicle battery via the high-voltage service disconnect °in BEV and PHEV vehicles .
Damage to high-voltage system!
- Before disconnecting the vehicle battery, it is essential to deactivate the high-voltage system via the high-voltage service disconnect in BEV and PHEV vehicles.
- All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
- For additional information see SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES and NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT .
- Unclip the cover (1).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Carefully unclip the backrest side section (1) with the airbag in arrow direction from the detent (2).
- Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
- Feed the backrest side section (1) with the airbag in arrow direction out from the bottom retaining tabs (2) and remove it.