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Rear Side Airbag (Non-Foldable Backrest), Removing and Installing



Rear Side Airbag (Non-foldable Backrest), Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A
- Closing pliers VAS 6273

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.







1 - Zip fastener
2 - Driver-side and passenger-side rear side airbags
- Removal:
- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap.
- Remove rear seat bench: Vehicles through 10.04, vehicles from 11.04.
- Remove rear seat backrest.
- Pry out side clamping strips - 3 - using a screwdriver.
- Pry out lower clamping strip - 9 - using a screwdriver.
- Slide cover -8-at bottom over bracket - 7 -.
- Turn back cover in area of side airbag - 2 -.
- Unzip - 1 - protective cover of side airbag - 4 -.
- Open securing clip at side airbag connector - 5 - and disconnect connector.
- Turn back cover and upholstery in area of side airbag - 2 - far enough so the back side of the side airbag is accessible.
- Remove nuts - 6 - (2x).
- Remove side airbag - 2 -.
- Installing:
- Install side airbag - 2 - in reverse order of removal.
- Fasten zip - 1 - at protective cover for side airbag - 4 -, using closing pliers VAS 6273.
- Switch on ignition.

CAUTION: No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.

- Connect the battery ground (GND) strap.

NOTE:
- Follow safety measures after connecting battery.
- If the Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 shows a malfunction after assembly, DTC memory must be checked with Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A , cleared and then rechecked.

3 - Side retaining strips
4 - Protective cover for side airbag
5 - Connector for side airbag
6 - Nuts (2x)
7 - Support
8 - Cover
9 - Lower retaining strip