Install knee airbag
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WARNING:
Airbag unit.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before performing any work on the airbag, always disconnect the battery ground lead from the battery.
- Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
WARNING:
Pyrotechnic components.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
- Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
- Correctly position the knee airbag (2).
- Tighten nuts (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Knee airbag to support structure | ||
| Nut | Tightening torque | 8 Nm |
- Connect connectors (1) and lock.
Follow-up work
- Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
- Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .