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).

BMW Order number, protective cover: 81 47 2 159 868.

Support engine compartment lid a suitable tool.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cover

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Fig 2: Identifying Head Protection And Velcro Strips

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

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