PrintDISABLE 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: 05/2025
PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT
Replace following components after airbag deployment:Deployed Seat airbag [if deployed]:
• Replace airbag module [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
• Replace airbag module and seat cover with upholstery
• Active head restraint. The gas generator can be replaced up to 5 times. (if equipped)
Deployed Driver's airbag [if deployed]:
• Driver's airbag [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL]
• Replace steering wheel
Deployed Front passenger airbag [if deployed]:
• Front passenger airbag [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL]
Deployed Head airbag [if deployed]:
• Head airbag [AIRBAG,ROOF]
Knee airbag [if deployed]:
• AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER
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:• Safety battery terminal
• Sensor B-pillar (left/right)
• Sensor front door (left/right)
• Sensor seat, Driver-/passenger's side
• Airbag control unit, vehicle interior
• Pedestrian protection sensor
• Front sensor (engine compartment)
• Cables and connectors
• Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary. (e. g. corrosion, correct engagement, bent pin)
• Seat belt system
• Automatic reel
• Seat belt tensioner
• Seat belt height adjustment
• End fitting pretensioner
• Seat belt buckle
• Seats
• Seat
• Airbag unit
• Active head restraint
• Driver's airbag
• Airbag unit
• Steering wheel
• Steering column
• Steering wheel cover
• Steering-wheel switch
• Shift paddle for automatic transmission
• Wiring harness
• Front passenger airbag
• Airbag unit
• Dashboard trim panel (must be replaced!)
• Supporting tube (if damaged)
• Side airbag, front/rear
• Airbag unit
• Door trim panel
• Door in white
• Seat
• Head airbag
• Airbag unit
• 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• and passenger's side)
• Knee protection
• Trim panel (driver's side)
• Glove box incl. knee protection (passenger's side)
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).