Description
Left Seat Airbag for Peugeot 207. Color HZD – Black Mistral. Driver’s Seat.
This is a direct-fit left (driver) seat-mounted side airbag for the Peugeot 207. Designed as an original-equipment style safety component, it restores side-impact protection for the driver seat and is commonly searched and identified by its product codes 96546687ZD and 8216NE. Suitable for professional workshops and experienced DIY mechanics, this module replaces a deployed or defective seat airbag to clear SRS faults and reinstate proper occupant protection when installed and coded correctly.
Compatibility And Fitment
Fits Peugeot 207 models equipped with a driver-side seat side airbag (verify by matching product codes below). Common body styles include hatchback and estate variants where this airbag was originally specified. Always check the part numbers stamped on the original module to confirm interchangeability: 96546687ZD / 8216NE.
How The Part Functions
The seat side airbag is an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) component mounted inside the driver seat. On side impact, the airbag inflates to reduce chest and pelvis injuries by increasing the cushioning between the occupant and door/structural elements. The module contains the squib (igniter) and airbag cushion assembly and works together with seatbelt pretensioners and the vehicle’s airbag control unit.
How Replacement Is Performed
- Disconnect Negative Battery Terminal And Wait: Always disconnect the battery and allow the vehicle’s SRS capacitors to discharge before working on airbag systems.
- Remove Seat Trim And Bolts: Remove seat covers/panels as required and unbolt the seat from the floor to access the module and connectors.
- Disconnect Airbag Connector: Release the locking tab on the seat airbag connector (take care with retention clips).
- Replace Airbag Module: Fit the new airbag assembly into the seat and secure with the original fasteners to the manufacturer’s torque values.
- Reinstall And Reconnect Battery: Refit seat trim and bolts, reconnect the battery, and use a diagnostic tool to clear SRS fault codes and verify system readiness.
For final SRS fault clearing and confirmation of full system functionality use a PSA-compatible diagnostic tool (e.g., DiagBox / Lexia) or equivalent capable of reading and resetting Peugeot SRS codes.
Installation Recommendations
- Safety First: Work Only If Experienced With SRS Systems. Airbags Are Safety-Critical Components.
- Disconnect The Negative Battery Terminal And Wait At Least Two Minutes Before Starting Work.
- Follow Manufacturer Torque Values And Reassembly Order To Avoid Incorrect Fitment Or Damage.
- Use A Suitable Diagnostic Tool To Clear Codes And Confirm System Status After Installation.
- Do Not Attempt To Repair The Airbag Cushion Or Squib; Replace Complete Module If Faulty Or Deployed.
Why This Part Most Commonly Fails
- Deployment In A Collision — The Most Common Reason; Deployed Airbags Always Require Replacement.
- Connector Or Wiring Damage — Abrasion Or Disconnection Under The Seat Causes Open Or Short Circuits.
- Corrosion Or Moisture Ingress — Spills, Damp Environments Or Corroded Pins Can Cause Faults.
- Internal Electronic Failure — Age Or A Faulty Squib Can Trigger SRS Warnings.
- Previous Poor Repairs — Incorrect Reassembly Or Damaged Retention Clips Can Lead To Malfunction.
Technical Information
- Manufacturer: Stellantis / Peugeot
- Model: Peugeot 207
- Product Codes: 96546687ZD, 8216NE
- Other Numbers: Commonly Cross-Referenced Under The Above OE Numbers
Keywords: Peugeot 207 driver seat airbag, seat side airbag, 96546687ZD, 8216NE, SRS seat airbag replacement.
