61 13 ... Repairing Airbag Leads (Build Date/Version Affected 04/2008 to 07/2008)

61 13 ... Repairing Airbag Leads (build Date/version Affected 04/2008 To 07/2008)

Special tools required:







WARNING:
Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition.







IMPORTANT: Always use repair cable set for belt tensioner and seat airbag in event of a fault on driver's and front passenger sides.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Move driver's seat/front passenger seat fully back and upwards.







Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Disconnect plug (2).







Release cable tie (1).
Unlock cap (2) on both sides and pull out in direction of arrow.

Installation:
Secure wiring harness for strain relief with cable tie on plug housing.







Strip insulation (1) and disconnect cables in accordance with table.
















Cut cable (1) with BMW-recommended cable stripper and strip insulation.
A. Dimension A = 11 cm







Cut repair cable (1) with BMW-recommended cable stripper and strip insulation.
Cut repair wiring harness 11 cm.
A. Dimension A = 11 cm







Connect repair cable (1) with butt connector to vehicle wiring harness.
- Universal matrix 61 4 328
- Pliers 61 4 321







Slide shrink-on hoses (1) over ignition circuit leads (2).

IMPORTANT: Do not burn shrink-on sleeve.

With hot-air blower, shrink the shrink-on hose on both sides of shrink-on hose until glue emerges uniformly all round.







Connect ignition circuit lead (1) with special tool 61 0 327 in accordance with table.