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72 12 060 Removing and installing/replacing left or right head airbag (without sliding/tilting sunroof) (Cooper 4-door hatchback models, 2020-2023)

Special tools required: 

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 .
Failure to observe correct procedures can deploy the airbag and cause injuries.
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.

Preliminary work needed: 

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNLOCKING AND LOCKING AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .

OVERVIEW OF CLIPS AND RELEASING TOOLS FOR HEAD AIRBAG ATTACHMENT .

Removal: 

IMPORTANT: Lay out protective mats to protect the interior equipment against shavings from the drilled out rivets and damage.
Lay out protective mats in the relevant working area:
  • Dashboard
  • Entrance area
  • Passenger compartment
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Use special tool 2 230 142  to unlock retaining clip (1).

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

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Drill out rivet heads (1).

Note INSTRUCTIONS for the removal of rivets.

Release fixture (2).

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1) for gas generator.

Drill out rivet heads (2).

Note INSTRUCTIONS for the removal of rivets.

Remove the gas generator with the folding pack.

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Installation: 

Mount gas generator with folding pack.

Secure gas generator with rivets (2).

Follow INSTRUCTIONS for riveting gas generators.

Connect the connector (1).

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Mount rivet (1).

Follow INSTRUCTIONS for riveting rivets.

Mount the clip (2).

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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.
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Remove protective mats from vehicle.

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Required follow-up work: 

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