OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search


2018 BMW X4

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

• Work on airbag system components must only ever be carried out with a disconnected vehicle battery, covered negative terminal and disconnected plug connection of the cable leading to the gas generator. Observe the speci?ed waiting period if merely the vehicle battery is disconnected:

1 minute for vehicles from 9/93

• When carrying out straightening and welding work with an electric welder:
• Disconnect battery
• Cover negative terminal (post)

REV: 08/2017

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

Replace following components after airbag deployment:

Seats:
• Replace airbag module and seat cover with upholstery [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
• Replace gas generator of active head restraint, if deployed • The gas generator can be replaced up to 4 times

Driver's airbag:
• [AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL], if deployed
• Steering wheel, (if steering wheel mounted airbag deployed)

Front-passenger airbag:
• [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL], if deployed
• Knee airbag [AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER], if deployed (if equipped)

Head airbag:
• [AIRBAG, ROOF], if deployed

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

Check and/or replace following components after airbag deployment:

Satellites (control unit + sensor):
• Read fault memory/ rectify faults
• Sensor B-pillar (left/right) [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Sensor front door (left/right) [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR]
• Sensor seat, Driver-/passenger's side [AIRBAG SENSOR,DRV SEAT]
• Airbag control unit, vehicle interior [MODULE, AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Front sensor (engine compartment) [AIRBAG SENSOR,FENDER]

Cables and connectors:
• Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary

Seat belt system:
• Automatic reel
• Seat belt tensioner
• Seat belt height adjustment
• Anchor fitting tensioner
• Seat belt buckle

Seats:
• Seat
• Airbag module
• Active head restraint
• The gas generator can be replaced up to 5 times

Driver's airbag:
• Airbag module
• Steering Wheel
• Steering column (if damaged)

Front passenger airbag:
• Airbag module
• Dashboard trim panel (must be replaced!)
• Supporting tube (if damaged)

Head airbag:
• Airbag module [AIRBAG, ROOF]
• Cover, A-pillar
• Roofliner
• Cover, B-pillar (if damaged)
• Cover, C-pillar (if damaged)
• Connection/mounting (on side frame)

Passive knee protection:
• Trim panel (driver's side)
• Glove box incl. knee protection (passenger's side)

Knee airbag [if equipped]
• Trim panel (driver's side)
• Knee protection (driver's side)

Replace faulty components

Important!
Only repair those cables which show visible signs of damage. In the event of visible damage, make sure there is only one cable repair in effect after the repair work. If no visible damage can be identified, the entire cable must be replaced. When carrying out repairs to the airbag wiring harness, you must use the spare parts offered in the out Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC).

Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. Please refer back to this page frequently to ensure the most up-to-date information. The following charts were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. To ensure that the most recent information is used, always refer to the vehicle maker's technical information before working with airbags and other passive restraint systems.


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