Removing the cushion for the outer front seat (CSL)
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WARNING:
Airbag unit
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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: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS ON HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
WARNING:
Pyrotechnic components
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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: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS ON HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE STRAP FITTING .
- Refer to REMOVING DRIVER'S SEAT .
- Refer to FOR CONTINUING WORK ON THE FRONT SEAT: MOUNT THE FRONT SEAT ON THE UNIVERSAL SEAT MOUNT AND CONNECT WITH THE WIRING HARNESS IF NECESSARY .
- Refer to RELEASING THE GROUND CABLE OF THE SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT (CIS) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SUPPORT FOR FRONT SEAT (CSL) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SUPPORT FOR FRONT SEAT OF REAR SEAT BACKREST (CSL) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE AIRBAG (CLS) .
- Carefully unclip the seat cover (1) in the marked area from the seat pan (2).
- Feed out and remove the cushion for the outer front seat (1) from the seat pan (2).