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

Special tools required:







IMPORTANT:
Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorised experts.
Improper, unauthorised operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorised persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.







WARNING:
Read and comply with safety instructions for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
A damaged head airbag must be replaced.
A damaged head airbag exhibits an impaired protective function and in extreme cases loses its protective function altogether.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect negative battery cable
- Remove headlining
- Follow notes for unlocking and locking airbag connector connection

Installation overview, retaining elements, head airbag:












IMPORTANT:
Do not damage during removal.
- Head airbag
- Windscreen
- Retaining clips
- Trim panels







Release screw (1) on A-pillar.
Tightening torque 72 12 02AZ.

Installation note:
End fitting is coded against incorrect assembly.







Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 72 12 02AZ.







Feed folding pack (2) out of clamp (1).
Carefully pull folding pack (2) toward (A) and detach in direction (B).







Unlock and remove retaining clips (1) using special tool 2 230 142.







Installation note:
Clamps (1) must engage audibly in the body.
Feed in folding pack sleeve in upper area (2) via the clamp in the upper area.







Unlock and disconnect connector (1) for gas generator.
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 72 12 02AZ.
Remove gas generator.

Installation note:
Gas generator is coded against incorrect assembly.