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Removing Knee Airbag On Driver's Side

WARNING: Incorrect handling of airbag units
  • Triggering of airbag unit.
  • System faults can occur.

→ 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.

WARNING: Incorrect handling of safety bolts
  • Danger of injury
  • Loss of torque

→ Always use new fastening screws and nuts following removal.

→ Observe specified tightening torques.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Driver'S Knee Airbag Position
G10027523Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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. Unscrew fastening screws -1-  and remove -2-  knee airbag -arrows-  .
    Fig 2: Removing Knee Airbag On Driver'S Side
    G10027524Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect plug connections for knee airbag.
    1. 2.1. Pull off -1-  ground connection -2-  on knee airbag -arrow A-  .
    2. 2.2. Release and pull off -3-  the locking mechanism -4-  at the plug connection -arrow B-  .
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connections For Knee Airbag
    G10027525Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove driver's knee airbag and place it to one side in accordance with the relevant safety instructions.