72 12 000 Removing and installing or replacing airbag module on passenger side

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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 DASHBOARD UPPER PART trim panel

Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation note:

Replace nuts (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 09AZ .

Remove holder (2) for airbag module.

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Module Holder And Nuts

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation note:

Replace nuts (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 01AZ .

Remove airbag module from dashboard.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts

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