OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search


2018 BMW 2-Series Coupe

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

• Inspection, testing and installation work may only be carried out by expert trained personnel in BMW Service.
• Work on components of the airbag system should only ever be carried out with the battery disconnected, the negative terminal post covered and the plug connection of the cable leading to the gas generator disconnected. If only the battery is
disconnected, the following prescribed waiting period must be observed without fail:

1 minute for vehicles from 9/93 onward

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

REV: 02/2021

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

Replace following components after airbag deployment:

Seats:
• Replace airbag module and seat cover with upholstery [if deployed] [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]

Driver's airbag:
• Driver's airbag, [if deployed] [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL]
• Replace steering wheel, after Driver's airbag deployment

Front passenger airbag:
• Front passenger airbag, [if deployed] [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL]

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

Knee airbag:
• Knee airbag [if deployed] [AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER]

• Replace gas generator, active head restraint system, with triggered head restraint. The gas generator can be replaced up to 5 times. [if equipped]

Check components for damage, replace if necessary

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

Check and/or replace following components after airbag triggering:

Satellites (control unit + sensor):
• Read fault memory/ rectify faults
• Satellite, B-pillar, left/right [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Satellite, front door [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR]
• Satellite, driver's/front passenger side [AIRBAG SENSOR,SEAT TRACKT]
• Satellite, vehicle centre [MODULE, AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Front sensor [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]

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

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

Seats:
• Seats
• Airbag module [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
• Head restraint

Driver's airbag:
• Airbag module [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL]
• Steering Wheel
• Steering column (if damaged)

Front passenger airbag:
• Airbag module [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL]
• Dashboard trim panel (must be replaced!)
• Supporting tube (if damaged)

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

Knee airbag:
• Trim panel (driver's side)
• Lower section of glove box
• Knee protection (driver's and passenger's sides) [AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER]

• Check components; replace if necessary

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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