72 12 060 Removing and installing/replacing left or right head airbag

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect battery negative lead  . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
• Follow instructions   for unlocking and locking airbag plug connections
• Remove roofliner  . See 51 44 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ROOFLINER (WITH SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF) .

Head airbag installation summary: 

Fig 1: Identifying Head Airbag, Holders, Ramp-B-Pillar And Gas Generator

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Release screw (1) on end fitting.

Tightening torque 72 12 05AZ  , 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES .

Release screw (2) on folding pack holder.

Tightening torques 72 12 04AZ  , 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES .

Folding pack holder (3) is screwed to trim for roof pillar at front.

Installation: 

If screws (1...3) slip, coat them with Loctite.

If necessary, lever out clip-mounted holder.

Fig 2: Identifying Pack Holder And Screw

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If necessary, slide wiring harness (2) to one side to release screw (1) on folding pack holder.

Tightening torque 72 12 04AZ  , 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES .

Release screw (3) from folding pack holders.

Tightening torques 72 12 04AZ  , 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES .

Installation: 

If screws (1) and (3) slip, coat them with Loctite.

If necessary, lever out clip-mounted holder.

Fig 3: Sliding Wiring Harness

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Unlock plug connection  (4) and disconnect.

Release screws (1) on B-pillar ramp.

Tightening torque 72 1206AZ  , 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES .

Unscrew bolt (3).

Tightening torque 72 12 03AZ  , 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES .

Remove gas generator (5) with head airbag.

Fig 4: Identifying Gas Generator And Head Airbag

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