696419 Removing and installing rear side airbag
WM 696419 Removing and installing rear side airbag
Preliminary work
Preliminary work for removing and installing rear side airbag
1. Disconnect the battery. -> 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
2. Remove the relevant rear seat. -> 724819 Removing and installing rear seat - section on "Removing" 724819 Removing and installing 1/3-split folding rear seat 724819 Removing and installing 2/3-split folding rear seat, -> 724819 Removing and installing 2/3-split folding rear seat - section on "Removing" 724819 Removing and installing 2/3-split folding rear seat
3. Remove relevant padding for the backrest. -> 747219 Removing and installing padding for 1/3-split folding rear backrest - section on "Removing", -> 747219 Removing and installing padding for 2/3-split folding backrest - section on "Removing"
Removing rear side airbag
WARNING
Incorrect handling of airbag units
- Triggering of airbag unit
- System faults can occur
-> Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
-> A voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.
-> Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.
-> Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.
-> Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.
-> Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.
-> Replace damaged parts during removal.
-> Always position the airbag unit in such a way that the airbag opening is facing upwards.
-> If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be stored in a safe place.
-> Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.
-> Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.
-> Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.
-> Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.
-> Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by electrical ignition performed in accordance with all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.
Information
If a new component (e.g. sensor, airbag control unit, airbag unit) of the airbag system has to be installed, the new component will be supplied with a barcode sticker (tear-off label).
Sample tear-off label shown >> airbag sensor
- Tear off the tear-off label -2- on the new component -1- and stick it under the heading Proof of airbag system check/component replacement in the Guarantee and Maintenance booklet.
Tear-off label
- The replacement date and mileage must be documented and the booklet must be stamped with the dealer's stamp.
Installation position of rear side airbag
1. Unscrew fastening screw -4- on side airbag -2-.
Side airbag on backrest frame
2. Slide the side airbag holder -1- up and take it out of the guide -3-.
3. Loosen the fastenings securing the cover -1- to the bracket -2- at the front and rear.
Cover on airbag
4. Disconnect line to side airbag.
Disconnecting line for side airbag
4.1. Remove fixing clip -1-.
4.2. Pull line with bracket -2- off the seat frame -A-.
Installing rear side airbag
1. Engage the fastenings securing the cover -1- to the bracket -2- at the front and rear.
Cover on airbag
2. Fit side airbag to the backrest frame.
2.1. Guide the holder -1- for the side airbag -2- into the guide -3-.
Side airbag on backrest frame
2.2. Tighten the fastening screw -4-.
3. Secure the line to the side airbag.
Securing line for side airbag
3.1. Fit fixing clip -1-.
3.2. Clip in the line with the bracket -2- on the seat frame.
Subsequent work
Subsequent work for removing and installing rear side airbag
1. Install relevant padding for the backrest. -> 747219 Removing and installing padding for 1/3-split folding rear backrest - section on "Installing", -> 747219 Removing and installing padding for 2/3-split folding backrest - section on "Installing"
2. Install the relevant rear seat. -> 724819 Removing and installing rear seat - section on "Installing" 724819 Removing and installing 1/3-split folding rear seat 724819 Removing and installing 2/3-split folding rear seat, -> 724819 Removing and installing 2/3-split folding rear seat - section on "Installing" 724819 Removing and installing 2/3-split folding rear seat
3. Connect the battery. -> 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery