72 12 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Module On Passenger Side
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WARNING:
Read and comply with safety regulations
for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners. See 72 00 ... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
- Remove instrument panel trim . See 51 45 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .
Unclip airbag lead with holders (1) from instrument panel.
Unscrew nuts (1).
Installation:
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque. See PARTS AND ACCESSORIES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .
Remove airbag module from instrument panel.