Necessary preliminary work

• Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
• Remove FRONT SEAT
• Partially detach BACKREST COVER

Cut cable straps.

Release airbag wiring harness (2) from cable holders on seat mechanism.

Raise release clip (3) and pull plug (4) out of plug housing (1).

Fig 1: Pulling Plug From Plug Housing

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Unclip Omega cable holder (1) from seat mechanism (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Tie Of Seat Mechanism

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation note: 

Replace nuts.

Tightening torques 72 12 02AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts

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Pull airbag module (2) with threaded pins out of backrest frame.

Feed out airbag module (2) between padding (1) and inner bag (3).

Installation note: 

Pull inner bag (3) fully over airbag module (2) and threaded pins.

Insert threaded pins into backrest frame and secure with new nuts.

No inner bag material is permitted to project through the hole in the inner frame.

Install nuts and tighten down.

Tightening torques 72 12 02AZ .

Fig 4: Removing Airbag Module Between Padding And Inner Bag

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Installation note: 

Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.

Fig 5: Identifying Airbag Module With Wiring Harness And Backrest Mechanism

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