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 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- 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 72 12 01AZ , see 72 12 AIRBAG MODULES .
Remove airbag module from instrument panel.