Removing and Installing the Side Airbag Unit

696319 Removing And Installing The Side Airbag Unit

Removing side airbag unit

WARNING: Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units! Please observe the following points:
- The airbag unit must always be deposited so that the airbag opening faces upwards!
- The airbag unit should be placed in a package or packed in film and, if removed for an extended period, stored under dry conditions in a locked room!
- Observe the safety regulations!

1. Remove ignition key.
2. Disconnect the battery and cover terminal or battery.
3. Remove door trim panel. Refer to Disassembling and assembling door trim panel

NOTE:
- Behind the "Airbag" inscription lies a screw M5 x 10 that is fastened on the fastening clip of the side airbag unit!
- The fastening screws must always be replaced after removal!

4. Remove cover with "Airbag" inscription and unscrew the screw.
5. Disconnect electrical plug connection and undo fastening screws.






6. Carefully remove side airbag unit from the door.






7. Deposit airbag unit correctly.

Installing side airbag unit

Left/right identification of the side airbag unit for installation:






- Inscription R = Right door
- Inscription L = Left door
- Locking pin -A- must always point to the rear
- The wire connection point -B- must always face the front
- Fastening clip M5 -C- always to the rear

NOTE: The cover film behind the side airbag unit must not be damaged (protects against water leaking in)!

1. Install airbag unit with the inscription "R" in the right-hand door and fasten.
2. Engage electrical plug connection.

Tightening torque for fastening screws (4 screws M6 x 16): 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.), (1 screw M5 x 10): 6 Nm (4.5 ftlb.)

3. Reinstall the door trim panel.

Removing sensor for side airbag unit

WARNING: Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units! Please observe the following points:
- After an accident, the sensor of the triggered side airbag unit must be examined for damage!
- The sensor must be replaced after the side airbag has been triggered for the third time!

NOTE: Sensors for triggering the side airbag unit are fastened on the inner lower side member on the left and right-hand sides in the vehicle!






- The cover strip and the support on the lower side member must be removed.