Side Airbag Unit, Removing and Installing

Side Airbag Unit, Removing And Installing

WARNING: Before starting work on seats, connect VAS5094 airbag adapter.

Removing







- Remove bolts - 2 - (2x).

WARNING:
- Do NOT reuse bolts - 2 -.
- Replace the metal bolts with M5 bolts and nuts supplied.
- Drill mounting holes to 5.5 mm.
- Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm (49 in.lb)

NOTE: Illustration is shown without anti-crush fleece.

- Carefully disconnect side airbag - 1 - at retaining clip - 5 -.
- Remove side airbag - 1 -.
- Place airbag unit on appropriate surface with impact padding facing up.







Installing

NOTE: Do not cut anti-crush fleece - 4 - in area near retaining clip - 5 -.

- Remove anti-crush fleece - 4 - before drilling.
- Drill out mounting holes to 5.5 mm.
- Pull anti-crush fleece - 4 - over seat backrest frame.
- Clip side airbag - 1 - with anti-crush fleece into place.
- Install bolts - 2 -, pull up anti-crush fleece - 4 -, install nuts and tighten to 5.5 Nm (49 ft.lb).
- Remove expiration date sticker from airbag unit and place over old sticker on driver's door.
- If vehicle does not have label, note airbag replacement in maintenance plan.
- Remove airbag number sticker from airbag unit and place over old sticker on seat pan, item - 7 -.