Driver and front passenger seat side airbags, removing and installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap → 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
- Remove driver-/passenger seat → Front seats, removing and installing .
- Remove backrest frame → Front backrest, removing and installing .
CAUTION:
Observe safety precautions for working on airbags → Safety precautions for work on airbags
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- Loosen backrest cover in area of airbag - 1 - → Front backrest cover and upholstery, removing and installing .
- Remove bolts - 2 - (Qty 2, (7 Nm)).
CAUTION:
Electrostatic discharges can lead to an unintended deployment of the airbag. Therefore the technician must discharge static electricity from the body before separating the ignition and ground wiring. This is done e.g. by briefly touching the body or the door striker or pin.
- Disconnect connector - 3 - from airbag unit - 1 -.
- Remove airbag unit - 1 - from backrest frame - 4 -.