Description
Left Front Side Seat Airbag For PEUGEOT 407
Color HZD – Black Mistral
With Connecting Cable
Driver’s Seat
Product Overview
This Left Front Side Seat Airbag Is A Direct-Fit Safety Component Designed For The Driver’S Seat Of The Peugeot 407. Supplied With Its Connecting Cable And Factory Color Trim (Black Mistral), This Unit Replaces A Deployed Or Damaged Side Airbag To Restore Side Impact Protection And SRS System Integrity.
Features And Function
The Side Seat Airbag Protects The Occupant’S Torso And Pelvis During Side Impacts By Rapidly Inflating Between The Door And Occupant. It Works As Part Of The Vehicle’S Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Together With Seatbelt Pretensioners And Curtain Airbags To Reduce Injury Risk. Supplied With The Factory Connector Cable, This Unit Is Intended For Straightforward Electrical Integration Into The Existing Wiring Harness.
Compatibility
Fits: Peugeot 407 — Left Front (Driver’S) Seat Side Airbag. Check The Product Code Listed Below To Match Specific Vehicle Builds Or Trim Variants.
Technical Information
- Manufacturer: Stellantis / Peugeot
- Model: Peugeot 407 (Left Front Driver’S Seat)
- Product Codes: 96625550ZD, 8216QK
- Additional Numbers: NFP (As Listed)
Recommended Installation
Safety And Correct Installation Are Essential When Working With Airbag Components. Follow These Key Steps:
- Disconnect The Battery: Always Disconnect The Negative Battery Terminal And Wait At Least 10–15 Minutes Before Starting Work To Allow The SRS Capacitor To Discharge.
- Protect Yourself: Use Anti-Static Precautions, Wear Eye Protection, And Work In A Clear, Dry Area.
- Seat Removal: Remove The Seat Trim And Bolts As Required To Access The Side Airbag Module According To The Vehicle Manufacturer’S Procedure.
- Disconnect Connectors: Carefully Unplug The Airbag Connector Using The Correct Release Tool; Do Not Pull On Wires.
- Fit New Unit: Position The New Airbag Module, Secure All Fasteners To Manufacturer Specified Torque Values, And Reconnect The Factory Cable Until It Clicks Into Place.
- Reassembly And Check: Refit Trim Panels, Reconnect The Battery, And Use A Diagnostic Tool To Verify SRS System Status And Clear Any Fault Codes.
Why The Part Most Commonly Fails
Side Seat Airbags Rarely Fail From Age Alone. The Most Frequent Causes Of Replacement Are Deployment During A Collision, Physical Damage To The Airbag Or Wiring (Corrosion, Moisture Ingress, Rodent Damage), And Connector Or Cable Wear From Seat Movement. Fault Codes May Also Occur After Improper Previous Repairs Or Loose Connectors.
Practical Notes For Mechanics And DIY Enthusiasts
- Use Only Correctly Specified Connectors And Hardware To Maintain Crash Performance.
- If The Airbag Has Deployed, Replace All Affected Components As Required By Repair Manuals; Do Not Attempt To Reuse Deployed Modules.
- After Installation, Always Confirm Airbag System Status With A Suitable Diagnostic Tool; Persistent SRS Warnings Indicate Incorrect Installation Or Additional Faults.
