72 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing side airbag in front seat

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling may trigger the pyrotechnical seatbelt tensioner or side airbag and thereby cause injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat . See SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- S CLUBMAN .
If necessary, remove rear panel . See SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- S CLUBMAN .
Partially remove backrest cover . See SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- S CLUBMAN .

Cut open cable tie (1).

Unlock plug (2) and pull out of plug housing.

Installation:

Replace defective cable tie.

Plugs are coded against incorrect installation.

Feed wiring harness out of holders (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Tie, Plug And Wiring Harness

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WARNING: Feed wiring harness carefully through seat and backrest frames owing to sharpness of edges.

Disengage seat cover welt from seat frame.

Unclip cable holder (1).

Feed wiring harness (2) out of seat and backrest frames.

Fig 2: Disengaging Seat Cover Welt

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Disengage welt on airbag side from backrest frame.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 6AZ .

Disengage airbag module in cover pocket (2) from backrest frame.

Installation:

Cover pocket (2) must not be trapped between suspension hooks and backrest frame.

Fig 3: Disengaging Welt On Airbag Side From Backrest Frame

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NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Pull airbag module downwards out of cover pockets (1).

Installation:

Slide airbag module with suspension hooks up to opening in cover pocket.

Cover pocket (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Cover Pocket

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