OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search


2018 BMW 6 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

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

REV: 11/2017

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

Replace following components after airbag deployment:

• Replace seat airbag module and seat cover with upholstery [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT], after airbag deployment
• Driver's airbag [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL], after airbag deployment
• Replace steering wheel, after Driver's airbag deployment
• Front passenger airbag [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL],after airbag deployment
• Knee airbag [AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER], after airbag deployment
• Head airbag [AIRBAG,ROOF], after airbag deployment
• Active head restraint igniter/ gas generator. May be replaced up to 4 times.
• Check components; replace if necessary

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

Check and/or replace following components after airbag deployment:

Satellites (control unit + sensor):
• Satellite, front door [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR]
• Satellite, rear seat [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Satellite, driver's/front passenger side
• 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
• End fitting pretensioner
•Seat belt buckle

Seats:
• Seats
• Airbag module
• Active head restraint: Renewal of igniter may be carried out up to 4 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

Side airbag, front:
• Airbag module
• Seat

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

Knee airbag:
• Trim panels (driver's side)
• Lower section of glove box
• Knee protection (driver's and front passenger sides)

• 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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