Upper Retaining Bracket, Removing and Installing

Upper Retaining Bracket, Removing And Installing

Removing

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.

- Remove assembly cover.
- Remove tunnel side rear trim panel.
- Remove tunnel side trim panel.







- Remove the backrest - 3 -.
- Remove spacer ring - 2 -.
- Remove upper retaining bracket - 1 - from seat pan upper frame - 4 -

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

CAUTION:
- Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
- Before handling airbag units (e.g. disconnecting electrical connector), the person handling it must "electrostatically discharge". This can be done by touching door striker, for example.

NOTE: Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

- Switch on ignition.

CAUTION: Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Connect battery ground wire with ignition switched on.
- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B.