72 12 060 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Head Airbag

72 12 060 - Removing and installing or replacing left or right head airbag





Warning!
Read and comply with safety regulations [1][2][3]Safety Precautions and General Information for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
- Follow instructions 72 12 ... Unlocking/Locking Airbag Plug Connections for unlocking and locking airbag plug connections
- Remove roof liner 51 44 011 Removing And Installing/Replacing Headliner (With Slide/Tilt Sunroof)

Head airbag installation summary:













Release screws (1) from folding pack holders.
Tightening torque 72 2 04AZ 72 12 Airbag Modules.
Release screw (2) on end fitting.
Tightening torque 72 2 05AZ 72 12 Airbag Modules.

Installation Note:
If screws (1) and (2) slip, coat them with Loctite.





Release screw (1) from folding pack holder.
Tightening torque 72 2 04AZ 72 12 Airbag Modules.

Installation Note:
Coat screws (1) with Loctite if they slip.





Unlock plug connection 72 12 ... Unlocking/Locking Airbag Plug Connections(1) and disconnect.
Release screws (2).
Tightening torque 72 2 03AZ 72 12 Airbag Modules.
Release screw (3) on folding pack holder.
Tightening torque 72 2 04AZ 72 12 Airbag Modules.
Release screws (4) and remove ramp on B-pillar for folding pack.
Tightening torque 72 2 06AZ 72 12 Airbag Modules.
Remove gas generator with head airbag.

Installation Note:
The head airbag must be noiseless when installed.