Removing and Installing the Head Airbag Unit

Removing And Installing The Head Airbag Unit






Preliminary work
1. Disconnect battery. Refer to Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
2. Remove door trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing door trim panel, front

General warning notes

Safety instructions for head airbag unit

WARNING: Removing and installing airbag unit.
- Danger of injury and material damage if airbag units are not handled correctly.

- Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units. Refer to Safety regulations for handling airbag and seat-belt pretensioner units
- Disposal regulations for airbag units must be observed. Refer to Disposal of airbag and seat-belt pretensioner units
- If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be stored in a safe place.
- Remove ignition key. Disconnect the battery. Route or insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided. Refer to Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
- After the battery is disconnected, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the airbag plugs.

Removing head airbag unit






WARNING: Removing and installing airbag unit.
- Danger of injury and material damage if airbag units are not handled correctly.

- Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units. Refer to Safety regulations for handling airbag and seat-belt pretensioner units
- Disposal regulations for airbag units must be observed. Refer to Disposal of airbag and seat-belt pretensioner units
- If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be stored in a safe place.
- Remove ignition key. Disconnect the battery. Route or insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided. Refer to Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
- After the battery is disconnected, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the airbag plugs.

1. With a screwdriver, carefully release the locking element of the plug connection for the airbag unit and remove the plug from the airbag module.






2. Unscrew the three fastening nuts -1- and remove the ground lead -2-.






3. Remove the airbag unit

Installing head airbag unit

WARNING: Removing and installing airbag unit.
- Danger of injury and material damage if airbag units are not handled correctly.

- Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units. Refer to Safety regulations for handling airbag and seat-belt pretensioner units
- Disposal regulations for airbag units must be observed. Refer to Disposal of airbag and seat-belt pretensioner units
- If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be stored in a safe place.
- Remove ignition key. Disconnect the battery. Route or insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided. Refer to Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
- After the battery is disconnected, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the airbag plugs.

1. Position airbag unit on the door unit carrier.






2. Tighten the two outer fastening screws -1-. Tightening torque 7.5 ftlb. -] Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.
3. Tighten fastening screw -1- and ground lead -2-. -] Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.
4. Connect the electrical plug to the airbag unit and lock.






Reworking

Work in wake
1. Install door trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing door trim panel, front
2. Connect the battery and carry out "Work instructions after disconnecting the battery". Refer to Work instructions after disconnecting the battery