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

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: Covering Engine Compartment Lid Catches Using Cover

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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: Fastening Head Protection With Catch Hook Using Velcro Strips

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