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72 12 006 Removing and installing/replacing airbag module for passenger knee protection

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WARNING: Comply with SAFETY INFORMATION  for handling airbag system components.

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. 

NOTE:

Airbag module for passenger knee protection is only installed in following national-market versions:

  • US version
  • European version for Korea (only F10 from 07/2013)

Necessary preliminary work: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 3AZ .

Feed airbag module (2) in direction of arrow out of instrument panel trim and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Airbag Module
G06886678Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

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

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Module
G06886679Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.