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00 .. ... Precautionary Measures on Vehicles With Active Pedestrian Protection System



00 .. ... Precautionary measures on vehicles with active pedestrian protection system







WARNING: Danger to life.

Triggering the active pedestrian protection system while the engine compartment lid is open may cause serious injury by the retaining hooks.
Use protection systems when carrying out all work with bonnet open ( see Service Information 08 07 09 (545)).







Cover front panel in area of engine compartment lid catches with protective cover (1).
Order number, protective cover 81 47 2 159 868.
Support engine compartment lid a suitable tool.







Use Velcro strips (2) to fasten head protection (1) to catch hook.
Order number for head protection catch hook (pair) 81 47 2 159 869.