- turn off the centralized airbag system;
- remove the ceiling trim;
- disconnect the strap retainer on the B-pillar by pressing it down, using the elasticity of the material, but without bringing it to destruction;
Attention! It is forbidden to use any tools that can move the body of the part, all actions must be performed manually.
- remove spacers ceiling handles;
Attention! The ceiling 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 clamps of the airbag generator;
- remove the three pre-attachment eyelets of the airbag shell on the body;
- remove the side airbag unit.
To install a side airbag:
- Apply double-sided adhesive tape to the back of each new spacer on the airbag shell;
- reinstall the airbag generator, having previously fixed it on the rear stud;
- hook the rear eyelet;
- fasten the rear spacer in the latch;
- hook the two center lugs, taking care to properly position the shell under the B-pillar splitter;
- secure the front spacer in the retainer. When doing this, make sure that the sheath is not twisted;
- remove the tapes with a double-sided adhesive surface and stick them on the case;
- fix the airbag generator;
- connect the electrical connector to the airbag generator;
- carefully insert the latch into the opening post;
- further installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following;
- turn on the centralized airbag system;
- initiate all electronic systems.