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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: 05/2025

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

Replace following components after airbag deployment:

• Active pedestrian protection, centre
• Outer active pedestrian protection on the left // right
• Front left/right pressure sensor for active pedestrian protection
• Upfront sensor on the left / right (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
• Airbag sensor front door left/right
• Airbag sensor B-pillar left/right
• Airbag control unit, vehicle interior
• HV sensor, rear (21LU PHEV, 21LG BEV, RR25)
• HV sensor, front (21LG BEV, RR25)

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:

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

Seat belt system:
• Automatic reel
• Seat belt tensioner
• Seat belt height adjustment
•Anchor fitting tensioner
• Seat belt buckle

Seats:
• Seats
• Airbag module
• Active head restraint

Driver's airbag:
• Airbag module
• Steering Wheel
• Steering column
• Steering wheel cover
• Steering wheel switch
• Shift paddle for automatic transmission
• Wiring harness

Front passenger airbag:
• Airbag module
• Dashboard trim panel (must be replaced!)
• Supporting tube (if damaged)

Side airbag, front/rear:
• Airbag module
•Door trim panel
•Door in white
• Seat

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

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

Passive knee protection
• Trim panel (driver's side)
• Glove box incl. knee protection (passenger's side)


-• 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).