Note: The rear side airbag is integrated into the C-pillar lower trim panel (see Section 17 Chapter 11). The following describes how to remove the front side airbag.
1. Turn on the ignition and disconnect the negative cable from the battery (see chapter 5).
2. Remove the front seat back (see chapter 11) and remove the upholstery in the airbag area from it.
3. Remove the bolt (2 to resist. illustrations), disconnect the connector (3) and remove the airbag (1) from the back (4).
16.3 Fastening of the front side airbag
4. When installing, tighten the bolt to 9 Nm.
Inflatable curtain
5. Turn on the ignition and disconnect the negative cable from the battery (see chapter 5).
6. Remove the upper trim panels of all pillars and lower the headliner (see chapter 11).
7. Disconnect the connector, remove the clamps (2resist. illustrations), remove the bolts (3), and remove the inflatable curtain (1).
16.7a Fixing the inflatable curtain (Hatchback)
16.7b Air Curtain Fixing (station wagon)
8. At installation, if necessary, replace clamps. Tighten the bolt with a force of 6 Nm.