72 12 006 Removing and Installing/Replacing Airbag Module For Passenger's Knee Protection

72 12 006 - Removing and installing/replacing knee airbag module for front passenger protection





Warning!
Read and comply with safety regulations [1][2]Safety Precautions and General Information for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.





Installation Note:
- Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
- Open glovebox.





Release screws (1).
Tightening torque: 72 12 08AZ 65 77 Airbag Modules.
Close glovebox.





Feed knee airbag module (1) in direction of arrow from glovebox cover and remove.





Unlock plug connection 72 12 ... Unlocking/Locking Airbag Plug Connections(1) and disconnect.





Important!
Always replace airbag module for front passenger protection completely.
Do not carry out any repairs to the airbag module.