72 12 050 Remove and Install Side Airbag

72 12 050 - Removing and installing or replacing side airbag, front left or right seat





Warning!
Observe safety regulations [1][2][3]Safety Precautions and General Information for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling can cause airbags to trigger, resulting in serious injuries.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
- Remove rear panel Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Panel on Left or Right Front Seat Backrest





Unhook backrest cover (1) in marked area.





Unlock plug connection 72 12 ... Unlocking/Locking Airbag Plug Connections(1) and disconnect.
Release screw (2).

Installation Note:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque 72 12 02AZ Airbag Modules.





Unlock airbag module (1) in downward direction and remove sideways from backrest frame.





Disengage welt from airbag module (1).






Installation Note:
Bracing (1) must be fitted under airbag module.
Close bracing (1) of backrest cover before fitting airbag.
Feed airbag module (2) into bracing openings (1) and mount on backrest frame.