Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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- General
- Seat Belts
- 72 11... Check list for automatic seat belt
- 72 11... Checking automatic seat belt
- 72 11... Checklist for front seat with seat-integrated seat belt system (SGS)
- 72 11... Location of checkpoints for front seat with seat-integrated belt system (SGS)
- 72 12... Overview of airbag modules, airbag control unit, belt tensioners
- 72 11 041 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right lower belt fitting (seat belt pretensioner)
- 72 11 096 Removing and installing or replacing rear left or right lower belt fitting
- 72 11 092 Removing and installing or replacing rear left or right seat belts
- 72 11 030 Removing and installing/replacing front seat belt (US version only)
- 72 Safety precautions and general information
- Gas Generators, Airbag Modules (With Steering Wheel Airbag 3234)
- 41 00... AFGS (active pedestrian protection) procedure after accident
- 51 23... Check actuator
- 72 12... Deactivating front passenger airbags with key switch
- 72 12... Notes on scrapping vehicles with gas generators (airbag system)
- 72 12... Overview of airbag modules, airbag control unit, belt tensioners
- 72 12... Procedure after airbag deployment as result of an accident
- 72 12 000 Removing and installing or replacing airbag module on passenger side
- 72 12 050 Removing and installing or replacing side airbag, front left or right seat
- 72 12 004 Removing and installing/replacing knee airbag module for driver protection
- 72 12 006 Removing and installing/replacing knee airbag module for front passenger protection
- 61 00... Repairing airbag cables
- 52 14 888 Replacing both gas cartridges for crash-active headrest
- 52 14 886 Replacing gas cartridge for crash-active headrest on left or right
- 72 Safety precautions and general information
- 72 00... Safety regulations for handling components with gas generators
- 72 12... Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.