Description
Driver knee airbag for PEUGEOT 407. Color HZD – Black Mistral.
This Driver Knee Airbag is an OE-compatible safety component designed for Peugeot 407 vehicles. It provides additional lower-body protection in frontal collisions by reducing knee and lower-leg injuries and working together with the vehicle’s SRS system. Ideal for professional workshops and experienced DIY technicians, the unit is often searched by part numbers (96445885ZD, 8216CE), which are included here for quick identification.
Technical Information
- Manufacturer: Stellantis (Peugeot)
- Model: Peugeot 407
- Product Codes: 96445885ZD, 8216CE
- Additional Numbers: NFP
Fitment And Function
The knee airbag is mounted beneath the steering column in the lower instrument panel and is an integral part of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). On deployment it inflates to control the officer’s lower-body movement, reducing the chance of leg injuries and helping to optimize occupant kinematics in a crash. The module operates together with the airbag control unit and seatbelt pretensioners and must be connected to the original wiring harness and squib connector.
Replacement Procedure
- Prepare the vehicle: Park on a level surface, engage the parking brake and follow workshop safety rules.
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal and wait at least 10 minutes (or follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended discharge time) before any work on SRS components.
- Remove lower dash trim panels to access the knee airbag module; retain all fasteners and clips for reassembly.
- Disconnect the airbag connector(s) carefully, unlocking any retaining tabs before pulling.
- Unbolt the module from its mounting points and remove it from the vehicle.
- Install the replacement module in the correct orientation, secure fasteners to the manufacturer’s torque specification and reconnect the airbag connector.
- Reconnect the battery, clear SRS fault codes with a compatible diagnostic tool and confirm the SRS indicator behaves according to the manufacturer’s procedure (SRS light off after initialization).
- Perform a final check of trim fitment and wiring routing to ensure no pinched cables or loose panels.
Installation Recommendations
Always disconnect the battery and follow the manufacturer’s procedure to avoid damaging the unit. Use proper tools and a diagnostic scanner capable of reading and clearing SRS codes after installation. Replace any connectors or fasteners that are damaged and do not attempt to repair inflator units or squibs. If the airbag has been deployed, any deployed components must be replaced rather than reconnected.
Why The Part Most Often Fails
Common reasons for replacement include prior deployment during a collision, connector corrosion or water ingress (commonly from leaks or high humidity), physical damage during previous repairs or removal, and electrical faults caused by damaged wiring or poor connector contact. Airbags themselves are designed for the life of the vehicle but become unusable after deployment or if the inflator or connector integrity is compromised.
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