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

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
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:

Clamp off BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM

Unfasten plug connection (1) AND DISCONNECT .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 72 12 02AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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