Driver And Front Passenger Seat Side Airbags, Removing And Installing

Driver And Front Passenger Seat Side Airbags, Removing And Installing

NOTE:
- Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle. same instructions apply for removal and installation for left-hand side.
- Observe notes regarding coding in radio operators manual before disconnecting battery.
- After connecting battery, vehicle options (radio, clock, electric window regulator) must be checked according to repair manual and/or user manual.

Removing
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove driver/passenger seat.
- Remove backrest frame.

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for working on airbags.

- Loosen backrest cover in area of airbag - 1 -.
- Remove screws - 2 - (qty. 2, 7 Nm).

CAUTION: Electrostatic charges may result in involuntary deployment of airbag. Therefore, mechanic must be electrostatically discharged before disconnecting ignition- and Ground (GND) wires. This is done e.g. by briefly grasping chassis or door striker.

- Disconnect connector - 3 - from airbag unit - 1 -.







- Remove airbag unit - 1 - from backrest frame - 4 -.







Installing
- Installation is reverse of removal.
- Switch on ignition.
- Close doors.

CAUTION: Make sure no one is in vehicle.

- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.

NOTE: If engine Electronic Control Module (ECM) is subject to low voltage with ignition on, DTC memory and Readiness code must be checked