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Remove/install driver kneebag - AR91.60-P-0200CW

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MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218 

MODIFICATION NOTES

19.10.12 Work procedure completely revised.    
5.8.14 Screw knee airbag to instrument panel (below the cover under instrument panel) MODEL 212 *BA91.60-P-1016-01M 

Shown with model 204.0 

Fig 1: Driver Kneebag Remove/Install Components - Shown With Model 204.0 (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Driver Kneebag Remove/Install Components - Shown With Model 204.0 (2 Of 2)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by performing testing or repair work on airbag or emergency tensioning retractor units. Store airbag units with deployment side facing up; do not expose to temperatures greater than 100 °C. When working on these units, disconnect the power supply. AS91.00-Z-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and RTE units   AH91.00-P-0002-01M
IMPORTANT Assessment of airbag and belt tensioner units in accident vehicles   AH91.00-P-0006-01B
IMPORTANT Legal requirements on handling and storing airbags and emergency tensioning retractor units   AH91.00-P-0004-01A
1 Remove cover (1) SPECIAL TOOL Mounting wedge Fig 3
2 Remove left A-pillar paneling (2) SPECIAL TOOL Mounting wedge Fig 3
3 Remove instrument cluster MODEL 218 AR54.30-P-6015EL
MODEL 207, 212 AR54.30-P-6015EW
MODEL 204.9
as of model year 2013
AR54.30-P-6015CYA
MODEL 204.0/2/3 AR54.30-P-6015CW
MODEL 204.9
up to model year 2013
AR54.30-P-6015CY
4 Disconnect battery ground line MODEL 207, 212, 218 AR54.10-P-0003EW
MODEL 204 AR54.10-P-0003CW
5 Remove steering column tube module MODEL 212, 218 AR54.25-P-2802EW
MODEL 204, 207 AR54.25-P-2802CW
6 Unclip steering column tube cover (4) in direction of arrow and remove    
7 Release additional fan air duct (5) at the separating point and move to one side If installed.  
8 Remove cover (6) Rechargeable screwdriver, rechargeable drill  
9 Remove foam element in area of left bracket (12) MODEL 204, 207, 212  
10 Remove screw/bolts (7)    
11 Unscrew nut (8) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, knee airbag to crossmember *BA91.60-P-1003-01M 
12 Remove left bracket (12) MODEL 207  
13 Unscrew nut (11) and remove right bracket (13) IMPORTANT Nut, knee airbag to crossmember *BA91.60-P-1003-01M 
14 Remove screws/bolts (14) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, knee airbag to instrument panel (below cover under instrument panel) *BA91.60-P-1016-01M 
15 Remove instrument panel (3) in the direction of the interior compartment with the aid of a helper, remove driver kneebag (9) from instrument panel (3) and guide into the footwell until the electrical connector(10) can be disconnected NOTES Carefully remove the instrument panel (3) in the direction of the interior compartment until the driver kneebag (9) can be removed. Otherwise the interior compartment may be damaged.  
16 Release electrical connector (10), disconnect, and remove driver kneebag (9) IMPORTANT If the driver kneebag (9) is replaced, the defective driver kneebag (9) must be disposed of properly.  
17 Install in the reverse order    
18 Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory After replacing the driver kneebag (9).  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AD00.00-P-2000-04A
AIRBAG

Number Designation MODEL 204.0/2/9 MODEL 204.3
BA91.60-P-1003-01M Nut, knee airbag to crossmember Nm 8 8
AIRBAG

Number Designation MODEL 207 MODEL 212
BA91.60-P-1003-01M Nut, knee airbag to crossmember Nm 8 8
AIRBAG

Number Designation MODEL 218
BA91.60-P-1003-01M Nut, knee airbag to crossmember Nm 8
AIRBAG

Number Designation MODEL 204.0/2/9 MODEL 204.3
BA91.60-P-1016-01M Screw/bolt, knee airbag to instrument panel (below cover under instrument panel) Nm 2 2
AIRBAG

Number Designation MODEL 207 MODEL 212
BA91.60-P-1016-01M Screw/bolt, knee airbag to instrument panel (below cover under instrument panel) Nm 2 3, 9
AIRBAG

Number Designation MODEL 218
BA91.60-P-1016-01M Screw/bolt, knee airbag to instrument panel (below cover under instrument panel) Nm 3, 3
Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
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