Installing Seat Airbag Modules (Sips)

Install the cable harness as illustrated.

Ensure that there is sufficient slack in the cable harness between the ignition cable connector and the first tie strap (1).

Alternative 1 (vehicles without protective sheath on the ignition cable) 

Install the other tie strap approximately 40 mm below the black mark (2) on the ignition cable.

Alternative 2 (vehicles with protective sheath on the ignition cable) 

Install the second tie strap at the light mark (1) on the protective sheath.

Install: 

• the third tie strap under the seat cushion
• the airbag
• the 2 M5 screws. Tighten
• the protective pad
• the 2 elastic attachments on the inside/reverse of the backrest.

Pull down the backrest cushion upholstery so that the half moon clips can be installed.

Install: 

• the half moon clips, one on each side, in the front-rear channel down to the first lateral channel
• 3 half moon clips in the lateral channel
• 2 half moon clips per front-rear channel down to the base of the backrest
• 5 half moon clips in the underside of the backrest
• the backrest adjustment knob. This applies only to manual seats
• the side piece by pressing it straight in
• the lumbar support knob. See LUMBAR SUPPORT BACKREST CUSHION, REPLACING (-2004) or LUMBAR SUPPORT BACKREST CUSHION, REPLACING (2005-).

Reinstall the seat in the vehicle. See INSTALLING THE FRONT SEAT (-2004) or FRONT SEAT, REPLACING (2005-).

Re-tension the lumbar support.

Carry out an inspection. See SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS), INSPECTION .