51 45 177 Removing and installing/replacing panel for active knee protector on left

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WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
Disconnect negative battery cable
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly . See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .

Release screws (1) and lower panel for left active knee protection (2).

Installation:

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 72 12 05AZ . See RESTRAINT SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Unlock plug connection (3) of panel for left active knee protection (2), disconnect and remove panel for left active knee protection (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Left Active Knee Protection And Screws

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IMPORTANT: Always replace panel for active knee protector on left complete.
Do not carry out any repairs on the panel for the left active knee protection.