51 45 180 Removing And Installing Trim For Instrument Panel, Bottom Left: Notes
WARNING:
Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove outer finisher on instrument panel trim
- Remove decorative strip on instrument panel trim
- Release instrument panel trim, middle (do not remove)
USA national version:
- Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
NOTE:
To facilitate removal, move driver's seat fully towards rear.
Release screws (1).
Unclip trim (2) downwards from catches (3).
Installation:
Catches (3) must not be damaged.
USA national version:
Release screws (1) on airbag module (2).
Tightening torque, see 72 12 07AZ in 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES and/or 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES .
Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect. Remove trim (3) from instrument panel.
NOTE:
Trim (3) removed for purposes of clarity.