72 12 004 Removing and installing/replacing airbag module for driver's knee protection

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Follow instructions for UNLOCKING AND LOCKING AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

IMPORTANT: Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts.
Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: Secure airbag module against falling out.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 72 06 02AZ .

Feed airbag module out of instrument panel trim and unlock and disconnect PLUG CONNECTION behind.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Make sure airbag module (1) is correctly seated in instrument panel trim.

Make sure lugs are correctly seated on threaded bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Module With Lugs

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.