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 tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
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 driver's knee protection is only installed in following national-market versions:
- US version
- European version for Korea (only F10 from 07/2013)
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 72 12 3AZ .
Feed airbag module (2) in direction of arrow out of instrument panel trim and remove.
Installation note:
Make sure airbag module (1) is correctly seated in instrument panel trim.