72 12 055 Removing and Installing Side Airbag (Sports Seat)

72 12 055 Removing and installing side airbag (sports seat)







WARNING:
Observe safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can cause airbags to trigger, resulting in serious injuries.







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.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect negative battery cable
- Remove rear panel on front seat
- Remove front seat







IMPORTANT: Make sure airbag wiring harness is exactly routed when installed.

Detach cable strap.
Release airbag wiring harness (2) from cable clips on seat mechanism.
Raise release clip (3) and pull connector (4) out of connector housing (1).

NOTE: If necessary, release yellow connector housing (1) from holder on seat mechanism.







Unclip cable clip (1) from seat mechanism (2).







Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation note:
Replace nuts.
Tightening torques 72 12 06AZ.







IMPORTANT: Feed the wiring harness carefully through the seat and backrest mechanism as the edges of the frame can be sharp.

Installation note:
Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.