72 12... Procedure after airbag triggering as result of an accident: Seats
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- Components
- Seat
- Airbag module
- Active head restraint
- Procedure
- Check seats (function check of seat mechanism), replace if necessary
- Check seat screw/bolt connections
- Replace gas generator, active head restraint system
If the severity of the impact has not caused any other damage to the seat, only the triggered gas generator needs to be replaced.
External feature: The triggered head restraint is folded forwards and engaged.
The repair work can be carried out in the car with the rear panel removed. The entire system can be pushed back into its original position and the new gas generator installed.
The gas generator can be replaced up to 5 times.
- Replace airbag module and, if necessary, seat cover with padding