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

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling may activate the pyrotechnical belt tensioner or side airbag and thereby cause injuries.

Switch off the ignition!

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 .

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT SEAT

Detach cable straps (1) on clip.

Cut open cable strap (2).

Unlock connector (3) and pull out of connector housing.

Feed wiring harness of airbag module out of seat mechanism.

Installation note:

Connectors are coded against incorrect assembly.

Replace faulty cable straps.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Strap And Connector

G11008991

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

Disengage cover welt in marked area from backrest frame.

Fig 2: Locating Cover Welt

G11009003

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Disengage cover welt in marked area from backrest frame.

Release screws (1).

Remove rear panel (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Panel And Screws

G11009967

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Cut open cable strap (1).

Feed wiring harness out of seat mechanism.

Installation note:

Replace faulty cable straps.

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Strap

G11009968

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Partially remove backrest cover in working area.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove airbag module from backrest frame.

Installation note:

Replace nuts (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 06AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Nuts

G11009969

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