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2018 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

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: 05/2019

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

Check and/or replace following components after airbag deployment:

Seats:
• Replace gas generator, active head restraint system
• The gas generator can be replaced up to 5 times
• If the severity of the crash has not caused any other damage to the seat, only the triggered gas generator needs to be replaced
• Replace airbag module and seat cover with upholstery [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT;if deployed]

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

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

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

Knee airbag [if deployed]:
• Knee protection (driver's and passenger's sides) [AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER]

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
• Sensor B-pillar (left/right)
• Sensor front door (left/right)
• Sensor seat, Driver-/passenger's side
• Airbag control unit, vehicle interior
• Front sensor (engine compartment)

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

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
• Cover, A-pillar
• Roofliner
• Cover, B-pillar (if damaged)
• Cover, C-pillar (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)

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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