Removing Knee Airbag On Passenger's Side

→ Switch off ignition and remove ignition key or remote control (hand-held transmitter).

→ A power supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.

→ Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.

→ Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.

→ Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.

→ Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.

→ Replace damaged parts during removal.

→ Always position airbag units so that the blow-out opening is facing upwards, e.g. crest on driver's airbag.

→ Do not position anything on the airbag units.

→ If removed for an extended period, the airbag units must be stored in a safe place.

→ Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.

→ Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.

→ Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.

→ Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.

→ Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by electrical ignition performed in accordance with all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.

→ Always use new fastening screws and nuts following removal.

→ Observe specified tightening torques.

→ Carry out a visual inspection of all re-used parts.

Information 

Always replace the fastening screws on the airbag unit after customer service and reworking. The micro-self-locking screws must not be treated, greased or loosened and then screwed on again.

1. Unclip base insert in glove compartment by lifting it up and remove it.
   Fig 1: Removing Base Insert For Glove Compartment

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2. Unscrew and remove fastening screws -1-  in the glove compartment.
   Fig 2: Identifying Screws In Glove Compartment

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3. Unscrew and remove fastening screws -1-  between the airbag unit and glove compartment.
   Fig 3: Identifying Airbag Unit Screws

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4. Unclip fixing clips -1-  .
   Fig 4: Identifying Clips Between Airbag And Glove Compartment

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5. Unclip knee airbag connector -1-  .
   Fig 5: Identifying Knee Airbag Connector

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6. Guide cable with knee airbag connector through the opening in the glove compartment.
7. Remove knee airbag on passenger's side and place it to one side in an appropriate manner.