72 12 060 Removing and installing/replacing left or right head airbag (version without slide/tilt sunroof): Notes

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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 work:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Lower ROOFLINER

Follow instructions for UNLOCKING AND LOCKING AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .

Overview of clips and release tools for head airbag fastening:

Fig 1: Overview Of Clips And Release Tools For Head Airbag Fastening

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Removal:

IMPORTANT:

Lay out protective mats to protect the interior equipment against debris from the drilled-out rivets and damage.

Lay out protective mats in the relevant working area:

Instrument panel
Entrance area
Passenger compartment

Fig 2: Protective Mats

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Use special tool 2 230 142 to unlock retaining clip (1).

Unlock and remove retaining clip.

Fig 3: Unlocking Retaining Clip Of Head Air Bag Using Special Tool

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Unlock all clamps in marked area with special tool 2 230 142 .

Fig 4: Locating Clamps Of Head Air Bag

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Bore out the rivet head (1).

Note INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF RIVETS .

Fig 5: Head Air Bag Rivet

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1) for gas generator.

Drill out rivet heads (2).

Note INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF RIVETS .

Fig 6: Locating Gas Generator Connector

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Bore out the rivet head (1).

Note INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF RIVETS .

Remove the gas generator with the folding pack.

Fig 7: Rivet Head For Head Air Bag

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Installation:

Mount gas generator with folding pack.

Mount rivet (1).

Observe the INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF RIVETS .

Fig 8: Rivet Head For Head Air Bag

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Secure gas generator with rivets (2).

Follow INSTRUCTIONS FOR RIVETING GAS GENERATORS .

Connect the connector (1).

Fig 9: Locating Gas Generator Connector

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Mount rivet (1).

Observe the INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF RIVETS .

Fig 10: Head Air Bag Rivet

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Secure folding pack with clamps on body.

NOTE:

Retaining clips of folding pack must not be damaged.

Replace faulty retaining clips.

Replace retaining clips after airbag deployment.

Fig 11: Locating Clamps Of Head Air Bag

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Remove protective mats from vehicle.

Fig 12: Protective Mats

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Required follow-up work:

Fit the HEADLINING
Connect BATTERY EARTH LEAD