Description
Driver’s knee airbag for Peugeot 407. Color HZD – Black Mistral.
This knee airbag is a direct-fit safety component intended for the driver side of the Peugeot 407. Designed to work as part of the vehicle’s Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), it cushions and controls lower-leg motion during a frontal impact to reduce the risk of knee and femoral injuries. Technically compatible with Peugeot/PSA electrical architecture and dashboard mounting points, the unit is commonly searched by its part numbers 96445885ZD and 8216CE.
For workshops and DIY mechanics this knee airbag offers a straightforward replacement opportunity when SRS fault codes indicate a failed module or following airbag deployment. The part matches the original dashboard trim finish described as Black Mistral (color code HZD), ensuring a consistent interior appearance after installation.
Technical Information
- Manufacturer: Stellantis / Peugeot
- Model: Peugeot 407
- Product Codes: 96445885ZD, 8216CE
- Additional Numbers: NFP, Color Code HZD (Black Mistral)
Installation Recommendations
- Always follow standard SRS safety procedures: disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait a minimum of 10 minutes to allow residual energy to dissipate before beginning work.
- Remove the lower instrument panel trim and any covers securing the knee airbag. Keep trim fasteners organized for reassembly.
- Unplug the airbag electrical connector carefully—do not use excessive force or probe connectors with test equipment. Handle the airbag module by its casing, keeping the deployment face pointed away from you.
- Unbolt the module from its mounting points, install the new module in the correct orientation, and secure bolts to the manufacturer’s specification where available.
- Reconnect the airbag connector ensuring all locking tabs engage. Reinstall trim panels and reconnect the battery.
- After installation clear SRS codes with an appropriate diagnostic tool and verify that the airbag warning light behaves correctly (illuminates then extinguishes). If the airbag light remains on, do not drive the vehicle—diagnose the fault further with professional diagnostic equipment.
- Do not attempt to test airbag circuits with an ohmmeter or similar tools; avoid exposing the unit to heat, impact, or moisture during handling and storage.
Most Common Cause Of Failure
The knee airbag is most commonly replaced after deployment in a collision. Other frequent reasons for replacement or SRS fault indications include electrical connector damage or corrosion, wiring harness faults caused by previous repairs or water ingress, and physical damage to the module or mounting points during dashboard work. Fault codes may also appear after incorrect removal/reinstallation or if the unit has been exposed to contaminants that impair connector continuity.
Choosing the correct part numbers and following safe installation procedures ensures reliable operation of the SRS system and helps maintain occupant protection and interior aesthetics on the Peugeot 407.
