Removing and Installing the Head Airbag Unit

696619 Removing And Installing The Head Airbag Unit

Preliminary work
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove door trim panel.

General warning notes

Safety instructions for head airbag unit

WARNING:
Removal and installation of airbag units
- Danger of injury and material damage if airbag units are not handled correctly.
- Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units.
- If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be kept in a locked place.
- Remove ignition key. Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided.
- 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:
Removal and installation of airbag units
- Danger of injury and material damage if airbag units are not handled correctly.
- Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units.
- If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be kept in a locked place.
- Remove ignition key. Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided.
- 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:
Removal and installation of airbag units
- Danger of injury and material damage if airbag units are not handled correctly.
- Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units.
- If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be kept in a locked place.
- Remove ignition key. Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided.
- 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 Airbatg Fastening:

2. Tighten the two outer fastening screws -1-.
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:

Reworking

Work in wake
1. Install door trim panel.
2. Connect the battery and carry out "Work instructions after disconnecting the battery".