72 12 004 Removing and installing/replacing knee airbag module for driver protection

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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:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove lower trim from instrument panel

Unclip airbag module for driver protection from trim. Installation: Replace defective retainers.

Fig 1: Unclipping Airbag Module From Trim

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IMPORTANT: Always replace airbag module for driver protection completely. Do not carry out any repairs to the airbag module.