Attention: When equipping a car with head airbags, strictly follow the safety precautions (see Chapter 10, Section 11)!
Corsa C models
1. Separate the rubber seal of the tailgate opening from the C-pillar (see Section 30).
2. Remove the luggage compartment shelf (see chapter «Controls and methods of operation», Section 17).
3. Fold the rear seat back forward (see chapter «Controls and methods of operation», Section 12).
4. Disconnect the wires and insulate the battery terminals. Wait at least 1 minute for the SRS battery pack capacitor to fully discharge.
5. On models equipped with head airbags, use a plastic wedge to pry off the service cover on the C-pillar trim (see resist. illustrations) and carefully remove it.
46.5a. Fasteners (indicated by arrows) fastening trim (3) C-pillars (3 door hatchback): 1. Service cover; 2. Anchor bracket | 46.5b. Fasteners (indicated by arrows) fastening trim (2) C- and D-pillars (5 door hatchback): 1. Anchor bracket; 3. Service cover |
6. Remove the upper seat belt anchor from the C-pillar (see Section 52), use the plastic wedge to press out the 6 latches (on 5-door models 4 latches) (see illustrations 46.5a and 46.5b) and remove the trim from the rack.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal, making sure that the inner edge of the seal is on top of the trim. Check the proper functioning of the seat belt (see chapter «Controls and methods of operation»).
Meriva Models
8. Disconnect the lower seat belt anchor from the rear seat (see Section 55).
9. On models without head airbags, wring out 8 clips with a plastic wedge and remove the trim from the C and D pillars (see resist. illustration). Pull the seat belt out of the trim panel.
46.9. Fasteners (indicated by arrows) finishes (1) C- and D-pillars (Meriva models without head airbags): 2. Safety belt
10. On models equipped with head airbags, the C- and D-pillar trim consists of two sections. First, use a plastic wedge to remove the airbag service cover on the C-pillar and unscrew the fixing screw, then wring out 2 latches and remove the trim section from the C-pillar. The trim section of the D-pillar is fastened with three latches, wring them out, pull out the seat belt and remove the trim.
11. Installation is made in an order, the return to an order of removal. Tighten the seat belt fastening screw with the required force, having previously lubricated its threads with a fixing compound. Check if the belt is working properly (see chapter «Controls and methods of operation»).
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