Contents: Removal ⬇ Installation ⬇
Caution: Always store the airbag module with the housing facing down and the decorative cover facing up after removal. Never store the airbag module with the cover facing down. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Warning. Do not connect electrified measuring devices to the airbag terminals. This may cause spontaneous activation of the squib and, as a result, serious injuries.
Attention. To avoid spontaneous activation of the airbags, it is forbidden to use any storage devices. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Caution. Always replace the headliner panel, as well as the front, center, intermediate and rear pillar trim panels after the curtain airbag has deployed. Remove all damaged interior trim elements and replace them with new ones. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect deployment of the curtain airbag and side airbag in the event of an accident.
Caution: When installing a new headliner panel, make sure that the AIRBAG inscriptions are applied to its surface where it contacts the B-pillar trim panels. Failure to do so may result in incorrect deployment of the curtain airbag and side airbag in the event of an accident.
Attention. Check the technical condition of the curtain airbag before installation. The module is not repairable, so it must be replaced as a whole.
Caution: Do not install any objects that could prevent the airbag from deploying.
Note. Repair of the passive safety system components is not provided. In case of failure, the damaged component is replaced as an assembly.
Attention: Before starting any work, turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.
Removal
1. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
2. Remove the roof trim panel (see the relevant section in Chapter Body).
3. Disconnect the retaining clips (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) from the side airbag module as shown in the figure below.
4. Using a special device (VAS 1978/17), unlock the fastening elements. Insert the special tool (arrow) into the recess A until it stops, as shown in the figure below.
5. Remove all fasteners using a special tool.
6. Remove the special tool and make sure that the locking pin is not aligned with the release surface again.
7. Turn the special device half a turn.
8. Repeat the unlocking operations on side (B).
9. Disconnect the retaining clamp (1) from the front body pillar as shown in the figure below.
10. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (1) by pulling it in the direction of the arrow (2) as shown in the figure below.
11. Remove the mounting screw (3) from the curtain airbag module as shown in the figure below.
12. First of all, it is necessary to disconnect the front part of the airbag module (1), releasing it from the support in the body, as shown by the arrow (B).
13. Remove the side airbag module completely by releasing its rear section by pulling it in the direction of the arrow (A), as shown in the figure below.
Installation
Attention. Before installing the airbag module, it is necessary to check the technical condition of the roof line of the body. If necessary, install new fastening elements.
Attention. Check the technical condition of the curtain airbag module and the side airbag module. If the module is damaged, it must be replaced with a new one. After replacement, dispose of the old module. Do not repair the airbag module, replace the airbag assembly.
Caution: Do not install any objects that could prevent the airbag from deploying.
1. First, install and press down the rear section (arrow A) of the side airbag module (1) as shown in the figure below.
2. Secure the front part of the airbag module to the body support, arrow (B).
3. Install and tighten the mounting screw (1) to a tightening torque of 5.2 Nm, as shown in the figure below.
4. Turn the retaining clip (1) downwards at a 90 degree angle (arrow) and align it with the hole in the body as shown in the figure below.
5. Press the retaining clip until you hear a characteristic click. It is necessary to secure the clips starting from the gas generator side and, moving forward and backward, secure the airbag module.
6. Check and ensure that all latches are properly locked.
7. Install the airbag module wiring harness connector.
8. Connect the wiring harness connector to the side airbag module.
9. Check the anti-twist protection line (colored line along the entire side airbag module). Make sure the side airbag module is not twisted.
10. Further installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.