Replacing the side airbag (Peugeot 307)

To remove the side airbag:

turn off the central airbag system;
remove the ceiling trim;
release the belt retainer on the B-pillar by pressing it down, using the elasticity of the material, but without causing it to break;

Caution! Do not use any tools that could move the body of the part; all actions must be performed manually.

remove the ceiling handle spacers;

Please note: The roof handle spacers are screwed in from the front passenger side. It is impossible to remove the spacers without damaging them, so replace them after each removal.

disconnect the electrical connector from the airbag generator;
release the three airbag generator fasteners;
remove the three airbag shell pre-attachment eyes from the vehicle body;
remove the side airbag unit.

To install a side airbag:

apply double-sided tape to the back of each new spacer on the airbag shell;
install the airbag generator into place, first securing it to the rear stud;
hook the rear eye;
secure the rear spacer in the retainer;
hook the two center eyes, taking care to properly position the shell under the B-pillar splitter;
secure the front spacer in the retainer. Make sure that the casing is not twisted;
remove the double-sided adhesive tapes and stick them to the body;
secure the airbag generator;
connect the electrical connector to the airbag generator;
carefully insert the retainer into the door frame post;
further installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following;
turn on the central airbag system;
initiate all electronic systems.