Mounting the head airbag
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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 .
WARNING:
Airbag unit.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before performing any work on the airbag, always disconnect the battery ground lead 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 .
NOTE:
The head airbag must
be positioned so that the printed colored line over the entire length of the component points in the direction of the vehicle interior to ensure it will function correctly.
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Feed in and correctly position the head airbag (2).
- Tighten down screw (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Head airbag to bodyshell | ||
| Screw | tightening torque | 8 Nm |
- Clip in the cable clip (1).
- Clip in the clamps (1).
- Feed in the gas generator (3) with the folding pack and correctly position.
- Tighten the screws (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Head airbag to bodyshell | ||
| Screw | tightening torque | 8 Nm |
- Connect connectors (1) and lock.
- Clip in the clamps (1).
- Clip in the clamp (1).
- Tighten down screw (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Head airbag to bodyshell | ||
| Screw | tightening torque | 8 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HEADLINING (LOWERED) .
- Refer to TRIMMING OF THE 3RD INSTALLING THE BRAKE LIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .
- Refer to INSTALLING ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORT .
- Refer to INSTALLING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT .