Attention. Always install the airbag module with the casing down and the decorative cover up after removal. Never lay the airbag module upside down. Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious injury.
Attention. Do not connect electrified gauges to airbag terminals. Spontaneous operation of the squib is possible and, as a result, serious injury.
Attention. To avoid spontaneous deployment of airbags, it is forbidden to use any memory devices. Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious injury or death.
Attention. Always after airbag deployment type «curtain» it is necessary to replace the roof lining panel, as well as the front, center, intermediate and C-pillar lining panels. Remove all damaged trim elements, replace them with new ones. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the type airbag «curtain» and side airbag in the event of an accident.
Attention. When installing a new headlining panel, make sure that the AIRBAG inscriptions are applied on its surface at the points of contact with the B-pillar lining panels. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the type airbag «curtain» and side airbag in the event of an accident.
Attention. Check the technical condition of the airbag type «curtain» before installation. The module is not repairable, so it must be replaced as an assembly.
Attention. Do not install anything that prevents the airbag from deploying.
Note. Repair of elements of the passive safety system is not provided. In case of failure, the damaged element 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.
Removing
1. Turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
2. Remove roof lining panel (see the relevant section in chapter Body).
3. Disconnect the fixing clips (1), (2), (3), (4) And (5) from the side airbag module as shown in the figure below.
4. Using a special tool (VAS 1978/17), unfasten the fasteners. Insert special tool (arrow) until it stops in selection A, as shown in the figure below.
5. Remove all fasteners using a special tool.
6. Remove the special tool and check that the lock is not aligned with the release surface again.
7. Rotate the special tool half a turn.
8. Repeat operations for unlocking from the side (IN).
9. Disconnect the retaining strap (1) from the A-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. Unscrew the fastening screw (3) of type side airbag module «curtain», as shown in the figure below.
12. First of all, you need to disconnect the front part of the airbag module (1), releasing it from the support in the body, as shown by the arrow (IN).
13. Remove the final side airbag module by releasing its rear part by pulling in the direction of the arrow (A), as shown in the figure below.
Installation
Attention. Before installing the air bag module, it is necessary to check the technical condition of the roof line of the body. If necessary, install new fasteners.
Attention. Check the technical condition of the type airbag module «curtain» and 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.
Attention. Do not install anything that prevents the airbag from deploying.
1. First of all, install and, by pressing, fix the rear part (arrow A) side airbag module (1), as shown in the figure below.
2. Secure the front section of the airbag module to the body support, arrow (IN).
3. Install and tighten the fastening screw (1) with a tightening torque of 5.2 Nm as shown in the figure below.
4. Turn the fixing clip (1) down 90 degrees (arrow) and align it with the hole in the body, as shown in the figure below.
5. Press the fixing clip until a characteristic click is fixed. To fix the clips, it is necessary starting from the side of the gas generator and, moving forward and backward, fix the airbag module.
6. Check and make sure that all latches are properly locked.
7. Install the airbag module wiring harness connector.
8. Connect the harness connector to the side airbag module.
9. Check the anti-curl protection line (colored line, along the entire side airbag module). Check that the side airbag module is not twisted.
10. Further installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.