72 12 050 Remove and Install Side Airbag

72 12 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Airbag In Front Seat







WARNING:
Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling may activate the pyrotechnical belt tensioner or side airbag and thereby cause injuries.

Switch off the ignition.







IMPORTANT:
Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts.
Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove front seat
- If necessary, remove rear panel
- Partially remove backrest cover







Cut open cable strap (1).
Unlock connector (2) and pull out of connector housing.

Installation note:
Replace defective cable strap.
Connectors are coded against incorrect assembly.
Feed wiring harness out of holders (3).







WARNING: Feed wiring harness carefully through seat and backrest frames owing to sharpness of edges.







Disengage seat cover welt from seat frame.
Unclip cable clip (1).
Feed wiring harness (2) out of seat and backrest frames.







Disengage welt on airbag side from backrest frame.
Release screw (1).

Installation note:
Replace screw (1).
Tightening torque 72 12 06AZ. 00 00 Excerpt From Company Standard BMW GS 90003-2

Disengage airbag module in cover pocket (2) from backrest frame.

Installation note:
Cover pocket (2) must not be trapped between suspension hooks and backrest frame.







NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Pull airbag module downwards out of cover pockets (1).

Installation note:
Slide airbag module with suspension hooks up to opening in cover pocket.
Cover pocket (1) must not be damaged.