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

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WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY INFORMATION 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 12 02AZ .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Module Nuts

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Installation:

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

Make sure lugs are correctly seated on threaded bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Airbag Module Lugs

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