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 . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (CONVERTIBLE) or 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (COUPE) .
Remove lower trim from instrument panel . See 51 45 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM LEFT (CONVERTIBLE) or 51 45 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM LEFT (COUPE) .

Unclip airbag module for driver protection from trim.

Installation:

Replace defective retainers.

Fig 1: Locating Retainers

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