72 12 004 Removing and installing/replacing airbag module for driver'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.

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:

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 03AZ .

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

Fig 1: Feeding Airbag Module Out Of Instrument Panel Trim

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Module

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