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

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Special tools required:

2 230 142

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.

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
Lower ROOFLINER
Follow NOTES for unlocking and locking airbag connector connection

Installation overview, retaining elements, head airbag:

Fig 1: Overview Of Retaining Elements And Head Airbag

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage during removal.

Head airbag
Windscreen
Retaining clips
Trim panels

Release screw (1) on A-pillar.

Tightening torque 72 12 02AZ .

Installation note:

End fitting is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying A-Pillar Screw

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 02AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screw

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Feed folding pack (2) out of clamp (1).

Carefully pull folding pack (2) toward (A) and detach in direction (B).

Fig 4: Detaching Folding Pack

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Unlock and remove retaining clips (1) using special tool 2 230 142 .

Fig 5: Removing Retaining Clips Using Special Tool 2 230 142

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Installation note:

Clamps (1) must engage audibly in the body.

Feed in folding pack sleeve in upper area (2) via the clamp in the upper area.

Fig 6: Installing Folding Pack

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UNLOCK AND DISCONNECT connector (1) for gas generator.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 72 12 02AZ .

Remove gas generator.

Installation note:

Gas generator is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 7: Identifying Gas Generator Connector And Screw

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