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

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





Warning!
Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
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 roofliner 51 44 011 Removing And Installing/Replacing Headliner (With Slide/Tilt Sunroof)

Head airbag installation summary:















Release screw (1) on end fitting.
Tightening torque 72 12 05AZ 72 12 Airbag Modules.
Release screw (2) on folding pack holder.
Tightening torques 72 12 04AZ 72 12 Airbag Modules.
Folding pack holder (3) is screwed to trim for roof pillar at front.

Installation Note:
If screws (1...3) slip, coat them with Loctite.

If necessary, lever out clip-mounted holder.





If necessary, slide wiring harness (2) to one side to release screw (1) on folding pack holder.
Tightening torque 72 12 04AZ 72 12 Airbag Modules.
Release screw (3) from folding pack holders.
Tightening torques 72 12 04AZ 72 12 Airbag Modules.

Installation Note:
If screws (1) and (3) slip, coat them with Loctite.

If necessary, lever out clip-mounted holder.





Unlock plug connection 72 12 ... Unlocking/Locking Airbag Plug Connections(4) and disconnect.
Release screws (1) on B-pillar ramp.
Tightening torque 72 1206AZ 72 12 Airbag Modules.
Unscrew bolt (3).
Tightening torque 72 12 03AZ 72 12 Airbag Modules.
Remove gas generator (5) with head airbag.