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

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Disconnect wiring harness from head-level airbag - 1 -.

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Remove bolt - 2 - (3 Nm).

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Remove two bolts - 3 - (3 Nm).

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Remove bolt - 4 - (3 Nm).

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Remove bolt - 5 - (3 Nm).

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Remove two bolts - 6 - (3 Nm).

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Remove all clips for curtain airbag from body.

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Remove head-level airbag from vehicle via rear lid.

NOTE:  Securing clips - 7 -, securing bolts and guide - 8 - must be replaced before installing.

Installing

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Installation is the reverse order of removal.

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Switch ignition on.

CAUTION:  Make sure no one is in the vehicle.

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Connect vehicle battery.

Up To 09/2000

Component Locations --> 09.00 - Overview

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