72 12 006 Removing and installing/replacing knee airbag module for front passenger 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

Installation:

Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Open glovebox.

Release screws (1). Tightening torque: 72 12 08AZ . Close glovebox.

Fig 1: Removing Screws

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Feed knee airbag module (1) in direction of arrow from glovebox cover and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Airbag Module In Direction Of Arrow

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Unlocking Plug Connection

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