(72 12 050 Removing and installing side airbag [front seat]) (production date 07/2012 through model year 2015)
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IMPORTANT:
Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts.
Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.
Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.
WARNING:
Observe SAFETY REGULATIONS
for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
A damaged airbag must be replaced because its protective function is compromised and, in an extreme situation, it can no longer execute its protective function.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
A damaged airbag must be replaced because its protective function is compromised and, in an extreme situation, it can no longer execute its protective function.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
- Remove rear panel. See:
Detach backrest cover (1) in the marked area.
Unlock PLUG CONNECTION (1) and disconnect.
Drill out rivet head (2).
Remove airbag module in direction of arrow.
Feed out airbag module from cover (3).
Installation note:
Fully remove rivet remnants.
Airbag module is coded against incorrect assembly.