72 12 006 Removing and installing/replacing airbag module for passenger's knee protection
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WARNING:
Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
IMPORTANT:
Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorised experts.
Improper, unauthorised operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorised persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.
Improper, unauthorised operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorised persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL , bottom right.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 72 12 03AZ.
Feed airbag module (2) in direction of arrow out of instrument panel trim and remove.
Installation:
Make sure airbag module (1) is correctly seated in instrument panel trim.