911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) F6-3.4L (1999)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Removal
1.Remove ignition key.
2. Disconnect the battery and cover terminal or battery.
3. Remove door trim panel.
NOTE: Behind the "Airbag" inscription lies a screw M5 x 10 that is fastened on the fastening clip of the side airbag unit.
Remove cover with "Airbag" inscription and unscrew the screw.
4. Disconnect electrical plug connection and undo fastening screws. Carefully remove side airbag unit from the door.
NOTE: Since 03.11.1999, the fastening screws are micro-encapsulated. The fastening screws must always be replaced after removal.
The airbag unit must always be deposited so that the airbag opening faces upwards.
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The airbag unit should be placed in a package or packed in film and, if removed for an extended period, stored under dry conditions in a locked room.
Observe the safety regulations.
Installation
Left/right identification of the side airbag unit
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Inscription R = Right door
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Inscription L = Left door
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Locking pin (Figure A) must always point to the rear!
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The wire connection point (Figure B) must always face the front!
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Fastening clip M5 (Figure C) always to the rear!