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69661900 Removing and installing head airbag unit


WM 696619 Removing and installing head airbag unit

Technical values





Preliminary work

1. Disconnect battery. => Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
2. Remove door trim panel. -> 705920 Removing and installing door trim panel, front 705919 Removing and installing door panel

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. -> 691000 Safety regulations for handling airbag and seat-belt pretensioner units
-> Disposal regulations for airbag units must be observed. -> 691000 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. -> 271000 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





Overview of 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. -> 691000 Safety regulations for handling airbag and seat-belt pretensioner units
-> Disposal regulations for airbag units must be observed. -> 691000 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. -> 271000 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.





Releasing the plug connection for the head airbag

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





Head airbag fastening

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. -> 691000 Safety regulations for handling airbag and seat-belt pretensioner units
-> Disposal regulations for airbag units must be observed. -> 691000 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. -> 271000 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.





Head airbag fastening

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.





Locking the plug connection for the head airbag

Subsequent work

Work in wake

1. Install door trim panel. -> 705920 Removing and installing door trim panel, front 705919 Removing and installing door panel
2. Connect the battery and carry out "Work instructions after disconnecting the battery". => Work instructions after disconnecting the battery