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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 135i, 2009 BMW 135i, and 2008 BMW 135i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (CONVERTIBLE) or 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (COUPE) .
Open glovebox.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 72 12 08A, see 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES .

Close glovebox.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Glovebox

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

Fig 2: Feeding Knee Airbag Module

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Identifying 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.