72 12 004 Removing And Installing/Replacing Knee Airbag Module For Driver Protection

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
REMOVE light operator unit

Release screws (1).

Feed out trim panel for pedal mechanism (2) from marked area (3) and set down towards bottom.

Installation note:

Make sure trim panel is correctly fitted (marked area).

Fig 1: Removing Lower Trim Panel

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Trim Panel Screws (1 Of 2)

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Release screw (1).

Fig 3: Trim Panel Screws (2 Of 2)

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Release screw (1).

Fig 4: Trim Panel Marked Area

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IMPORTANT: Always replace airbag module for driver protection completely!
Do not carry out any repairs on airbag module!