Removing and Installing/Replacing Airbag Module on Left or Right Rear Door

72 12 015 - Removing and installing/replacing airbag module on left or right rear door





Warning!
Read and comply with safety regulations [1][2]Safety Regulations for Handling Components with Gas Generators for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Front and rear airbag modules must not be mixed up.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery cable Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
Follow instructions Instructions for Disconnecting and Connecting Battery for disconnecting and connecting battery.
- Remove rear door trim





Unfasten screws.
Carefully remove airbag module.

Installation Note:
Before installing airbag module, remove all foreign bodies (screws, etc.) from installation recess.
Replace screws.
Tightening torque 72 12 01AZ Airbag Modules.





Important!
Danger of mix-up with airbag module of front door.
Difference:
- Coded plug
If the plug does not fit on the module, check whether a module was installed for the front door.
- "VORN / FRONT" and "HINTEN / REAR" printed on