Removing Seat Airbag Modules (Sips)

Remove the seat from the vehicle. See REMOVING THE FRONT SEAT (-2004) or FRONT SEAT, REPLACING (2005-).

Release the tension in the lumbar support.

Remove:

the lumbar support knob. See LUMBAR SUPPORT BACKREST CUSHION, REPLACING (-2004) or LUMBAR SUPPORT BACKREST CUSHION, REPLACING (2005-)
the side piece by pulling it straight out
the backrest adjustment knob. This applies only to manual seats
the 5 half moon clips from the bottom of the backrest.

Remove the upholstery up to the first lateral channel. There are 2 half moon clips on each front-rear channel.

Remove 3 half moon clips from the first lateral channel.

Fig 1: Five Half Moon Clips At Bottom Edge Of Backrest

GLL110057

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Remove another half moon clip from each side of the front-rear channels up to the upper front-rear channel.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring

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Remove the 2 elastic attachments on the inside/reverse of the backrest.

Pull up the backrest upholstery.

Bend out and expose the protective pad on the side where the airbag is located.

Fig 3: Identifying Removal Of Airbag Screws On Inside Of Backrest Frame

GLL110044

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Remove the 2 screws holding the airbag to the inside of the backrest frame.

Pull the airbag downwards. Fold the airbag slightly forward.

Remove the airbag.

Fig 4: Cable Tie

GLL110047

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Cut the tie strap.

Fig 5: 3 Half Moon Clips From Rear Edge Of Underside

GLL110048

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Cut off the 2 tie straps.

Release the cable harness.

Replace the airbag.