Removing and Installing Side Airbag

Removing and Installing Side Airbag







Removing side airbag

CAUTION:
- Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units.
- Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units.
- The airbag unit must always be deposited so that the airbag opening faces upwards.
- If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be kept in a locked place.
- Remove ignition key. Disconnect the battery and cover battery terminal.
- After the battery is disconnected always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the airbag plugs.

NOTE: Before removing, make sure that the front seat is adjusted to the highest position.

1. Remove front seat.
2. Remove backrest.







3. Push the inner edge of the protective cover wiring harness inwards -arrow A- and pull out the protective cover in a downward direction -arrow B-.
4. Disconnect tie-wrap -C- and remove protective cover.
5. Remove wiring on side airbag in upward direction -arrow D-. Make sure that the two plugs are not damaged.







6. Remove backrest cover on airbag side and fold forwards -arrow A-.
7. Fold backrest cushion underneath the side airbag forwards -arrow B- and use a screwdriver -C- to ensure that it does not fold back.







8. Unscrew fastening screws on outside -1- and inside -2- and remove the side airbag -arrow-.

Installing side airbag







1. Insert side airbag from the rear -arrow-.
2. Screw in inner -2- and outer -1- side airbag. Refer to, "Tightening torques".







3. Fold down backrest cushion underneath the side airbag -arrow A-.
4. Pull backrest cover towards the rear and press cushion down. Then attach the backrest cover to the backrest frame -arrow B-.
5. Guide side airbag wiring harness through the backrest frame. Make sure that the two plugs are not damaged when you do this.

NOTE: Ensure that the tie-wrap is installed correctly as it can impact on the backrest frame and hinder installation of the protective cover.







6. Fit protective cover on wiring harness and fasten it with a commercially available tie-wrap -A-. Push protective cover upwards -arrow B- and install.
7. Install backrest.
8. Install front seat.
9. Connect the battery.

Carry out work instruction after disconnecting the battery.

Tightening Torques