Table of contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
Observe safety precautions when working with the airbag.
Fig. 16–69. Removing the rear trim of the front seat runners
Lift the front part of the rear runner trim and remove it by moving it backwards (Fig. 16–69).
Fig. 16–70. Location of front seat runner mounting bolts
Remove the skid mounting bolts (Fig. 16–70). To remove the front skid mounting bolts, move the seat all the way back. To remove the rear skid mounting bolts, move the seat all the way forward.
On vehicles with a side airbag, find out if you have a radio enable code before disconnecting the battery.
Turn off the ignition and disconnect the ground wire from the battery.
Before disconnecting the igniter and removing the wiring, discharge static electricity.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the seat.
Connect the electrical connector of the seat airbag to the VAS 5068 adapter on the left and right side.
Connect the appropriate connector of the VAS 5068 adapter to any seat connector – now the airbag wires are connected to ground.
Fig. 16–71. Location of bolt (1) with holder (2) for fastening seat belt (3) to front seat
Unscrew bolt 1 (Fig. 16–71) securing the seat belt to the front seat and disconnect the belt from the seat.
Remove the front seat from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following.
In vehicles with a side airbag, no one should be in the vehicle when connecting the battery.
Connect the ground wire to the battery.
[The original version is on the portal audimanual]