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2010 Mini Cooper

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: 03/2015

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

Replace the following components after airbag deployment:

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

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

Front passenger airbag deployed:
• Airbag module [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL]
• Dashboard trim panel (must be replaced with vehicles without replaceable airbag cover!)

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

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

Check and/or replace following components after airbag deployment:

Satellites (control unit + sensor):
• Inspect visually for mechanical damage
• Satellite, B-pillar, left/right [AIRBAG SENSOR,SIDE]
• Satellite, front door [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR]
• Satellite, driver's/front passenger side [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Satellite, vehicle centre [AIRBAG SENSOR,FLOOR; MODULE, AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Clear fault memory and if necessary rectify faults

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

Seat belt system:
• Automatic reel
• Belt buckle tensioner
• Seat belt height adjustment
• End fitting pretensioner
• Check components, replace if necessary

Seats:
• Seats

Driver's airbag:
• Airbag module
• Steering Wheel
• Steering column
• Replace faulty components

Front-passenger airbag:
• Airbag module
• Dashboard trim panel (must be replaced with vehicles without replaceable airbag cover!)
• Supporting tube
• Check components; replace if necessary

Head airbag:
• Airbag module
• Cover, A-pillar
• Roofliner
• Cover, B-pillar
• Cover, C-pillar
• Connection/mount (on side frame)
• Check components; replace if necessary

Passive knee protector:
• Trim panels (driver's side)
• Glovebox incl. knee protector (passenger side)
• Replace faulty components
• Check retaining element

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. The contents were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. Updates and additions will be posted as they become available. To ensure that you are using the most recent information, always refer to vehicle maker technical information.


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