72 12 006 Removing and installing/replacing knee airbag module for front passenger protection
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
- Open glovebox.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque: 72 12 08AZ .
Close glovebox.
Feed knee airbag module (1) in direction of arrow from glovebox cover and remove.
Unlock PLUG CONNECTION (1) and disconnect.
IMPORTANT:
Always replace airbag module for front passenger protection completely.
Do not carry out any repairs to the airbag module.