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Installing > < Removing and installing curtain airbag on driver and passenger side

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Removing
Removing
  WARNING
t  Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) → Chapter
t  Observe the special instructions for curtain airbag modules → Chapter.
–  Disconnect vehicle battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove moulded headliner → Chapter.
   
  WARNING
Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
–  Separate wiring harness from curtain airbag.
–  Remove the four bolts -1- (4.5 Nm).
  Note
The four bolts -1- must be renewed.
–  Remove the two cap nuts -2- (9 Nm).
–  Detach all curtain airbag clips from body.
–  Pull gas generator -3- off studs -4- on body.
–  Remove curtain airbag from vehicle through rear lid.

   

Installing > < Removing and installing curtain airbag on driver and passenger side