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2016 BMW Z4

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:
1) Disconnect battery
2) Cover negative terminal (post)

REV: 06/2015

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

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

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

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

Knee airbag deployed:
• Knee protection (driver's and front passenger 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:
• Components
• Satellite, front door [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR]
• Satellite, front [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Satellite, driver's/front passenger side [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Satellite, vehicle centre [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]

Cables and connectors:
• Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary. (e. g. corrosion, correct engagement, bent pin)

Seat belt system:
• Automatic reel
• Belt buckle tensioner
• Seat belt height adjustment
• End fitting pretensioner

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 with vehicles without replaceable airbag cover!)
• Supporting tube (if damaged)

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

Replace faulty components

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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