Removing Knee Airbag On Driver's Side

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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.

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.

Loosen fastening screws -1- between the knee airbag and trim panel under the dashboard.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Fastening Screws
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Loosen fastening screws -1- on trim panel for knee airbag at the trim panel under the dashboard.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Panel For Knee Airbag
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Unclip three fixing clips -1- securing trim panel for knee airbag to trim panel under the dashboard.

Fig 3: Unclipping Knee Airbag
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Remove knee airbag and set it down in accordance with the relevant instructions.