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

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 head airbag or the pyrotechnical seatbelt tensioner and thereby cause injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove roofliner . See ROOF TRIM PANEL .

Release screws (1) for folding pack holder.

Tightening torque 72 12 5AZ .

Installation:

Always replace microencapsulated Torx screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws For Folding Pack Holder

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Release screws (1) for folding pack holder.

Tightening torque 72 12 5AZ .

Installation:

Microencapsulated Torx screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws For Folding Pack Holder

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2) and remove holder with gas generator.

Tightening torque 72 12 5AZ .

Installation:

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Gas generator is coded against incorrect installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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IMPORTANT: Make sure that folding pack cannot be installed twisted.
Folding pack must not be damaged.
Holders of folding pack must not be damaged.