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00..... Precautionary measures on vehicles with active pedestrian protection system

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WARNING: Danger to life!

Triggering the active pedestrian protection system while the engine compartment lid is open may cause serious injury by the retaining hooks.

Use protection systems when carrying out all work with bonnet open.

Cover front panel in area of engine compartment lid catches with protective cover (1).

Order number, protective cover 81 47 2 159 868.

Support engine compartment lid a suitable tool.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cover
G06888370Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Use Velcro strips (2) to fasten head protection (1) to catch hook.

Order number for head protection catch hook (pair) 81 47 2 159 869.

Fig 2: Identifying Head Protection And Velcro Strips
G06888371Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.