Driver Knee Airbag Module Removal And Installation/Replacement

Mobile Repair Possible: No

WARNING: Explosive materials
Failure to follow specified procedures may result in death or serious injury due to improper handling of the driver knee airbag module possible.

Only appropriately trained persons may carry out work on pyrotechnic components or the Airbag Control Unit.
Perform SRS disabling procedure prior to commencing work.
When replacing components of the SRS system, never install used or non-genuine components.
Pyrotechnic Components must be handled and scrapped appropriately.

Removal Procedure:

There is potential for inadvertent deployment of SRS systems during repairs if the system has not been properly disabled. Refer to AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DISABLING AND ENABLING
NOTE: Ensure the 2-minute wait time has been observed before proceeding to next step.
Disconnect the 12V battery negative terminal. Refer to 12V BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
Remove instrument panel under tray. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER TRAY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT (DRIVER)
Remove 4 Screws (1).
Torque: 3.5 Nm
Unthread the knee airbag (1) downwards in the direction of the arrow.

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Unlock and disconnect electrical connector (1).
Remove knee airbag (2). Proper care must be taken when handling and disposing of Airbag components. Refer to Airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS ) HANDLING AND SCRAPPING

Installation Procedure:

Installation is the reverse of removal procedure, noting the following.
All fasteners must be tightened to torque specification !
Install instrument panel under tray. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER TRAY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT (DRIVER)
Reconnect the 12V battery negative terminal. Refer to 12V Battery Negative Cable Disconnection /CONNECTION
Diagnostics, Programming and Setup. Refer to DIAGNOSTICS, PROGRAMMING AND SETUP USING IDS IN SERVICE