Installing knee airbag on driver's side

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

→ A voltage 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 of more than 90°C.

→ 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-selflocking screws must not be treated, greased or loosened and then screwed on again.

1. Guide knee airbag into the holder and tighten nuts -3-  .

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   TORQUE SPECIFICATION
   
   

   Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
   Knee airbag to holder		Tightening torque	9 Nm (6.5 ft lb.)

2. Connect and lock electric plug connection. The connector and locking mechanism must engage securely.

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3. Position airbag holder, insert at the bottom left of the guide and tighten the bottom screws.

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4. Secure airbag holder at the bottom of the bracket -2-  .

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   TORQUE SPECIFICATION
   
   

   Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
   Airbag to airbag holder, bottom		Tightening torque	4.5 Nm (3.3 ft lb.)

5. Secure front airbag holder on the vertical brackets -1-  .

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