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

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WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
A damaged head airbag must be replaced.
A damaged head airbag exhibits an impaired protective function and in extreme cases loses its protective function altogether.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove ROOFLINER
Follow INSTRUCTIONS for unlocking and locking airbag plug connection

Installation summary, retaining elements, head airbag:

Fig 1: Identifying Head Airbag Retaining Elements

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IMPORTANT: When removing head airbag, do not damage

Head airbag
Windscreen
Retaining clips
Trim panels

Do not damage!

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 72 12 02AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Head Airbag Screw

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Release retaining screws (1).

Tightening torque: 72 12 05AZ .

Remove deformation plates (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Deformation Plates And Retaining Screws

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Release screw (1) on A-pillar.

Tightening torque: 72 12 02AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Screw On A-Pillar

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 72 12 02AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Head Airbag Screw

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UNLOCK AND DISCONNECT plug (1) for gas generator.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 72 12 04AZ .

Remove gas generator.

Installation:

Gas generator is coded against incorrect installation.

Fig 6: Identifying Gas Generator Plug And Screw

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