Air Bag, Front Seat

Air bag, front seat

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Disconnecting the battery lead




Ignition off.
Disconnect the battery negative cable. See: Battery Disconnecting.

Warning! For information about the handling and storage of pyrotechnical SRS units, see: Handling non-deployed pyrotechnical part Handling Non-Deployed Pyrotechnical Part.

Note! Replace the decals for the safety equipment. See: Positioning safety labels (North America) or: Positioning safety labels (rest of the world).

Warning! Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed pyrotechnical SRS unit. There is a risk of the seat belt tensioner deploying.

Warning! A pyrotechnical SRS unit must never be unscrewed, repaired or moved to another vehicle.

Removal

Removing airbag module seat (SIPS)





Remove:
- the upholstery on the backrest cushion. See: Front seat backrest Front Seat Backrest
- the connector for the SRS ignition cable, x 1.





Remove:
- the screw (1) for the ground lead.
- the 2 x screws (2), for the air bag.
Remove the airbag.

Installation

Installing airbag module seat (SIPS)

Install:
- the airbag
- the 2 M6 screws. Tighten. See: Tightening torque [1][2]Body and Frame
- the 1 x screw for the ground lead. Tighten
- the connector for the SRS ignition cable, x 1
- the upholstery on the backrest cushion. See: Front seat backrest Front Seat Backrest.