51 45 177 Removing and Installing/Replacing Panel For Active Knee Protector On Left

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WARNING:

Observe safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seatbelt tensioners. See 72 00 ... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY

Disconnect battery negative lead.

Remove middle instrument panel trim. See 51 45... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM

Remove lighting control unit. See 61 31 037 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LIGHTING CONTROL UNIT

Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

Turn plug connection (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise and remove from holder (2).

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection & Holder

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Release screws (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, 51 45 1AZ. See 51 45 TRIM, INSTRUMENT PANEL

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, 51 45 1AZ. See 51 45 TRIM, INSTRUMENT PANEL

Remove panel (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Panel & Screws

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CAUTION:

Always replace panel for active knee protector on left complete.

Do not carry out any repairs on airbag module.

Installation:

Slide guide (1) of steering column panel into mounting (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Guide & Mounting

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