BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Side Airbag (Front Seat)

IMPORTANT: Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts.

Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.

WARNING: Observe SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners.

Incorrect handling can lead to airbag deployment and cause injury.

A damaged airbag must be replaced because its protective function is compromised and, in an extreme situation, it can no longer execute its protective function.

Installation note:

• Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
• Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of hardening)
• Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
• Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

Necessary preliminary work

• Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
• Remove rear panel on front seat.

Unlock PLUG CONNECTION (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove airbag module in direction of arrow.

Installation note: Replace screws.

Tightening torques 72 12 06AZ.

Airbag module is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig. 36: Removing Airbag Module

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG MODULE FOR DRIVER'S KNEE PROTECTION

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

IMPORTANT: Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts.

Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 03AZ.

Feed airbag module (2) in direction of arrow out of instrument panel trim and remove.

Fig. 37: Removing Airbag Module

Installation note: Make sure airbag module (1) is correctly seated in instrument panel trim.

Fig. 38: Identifying Airbag Module

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG MODULE FOR PASSENGER'S KNEE PROTECTION

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

IMPORTANT: Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts.

Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL , bottom right

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 03AZ.

Feed airbag module (2) in direction of arrow out of instrument panel trim and remove.

Fig. 39: Removing Airbag Module

Installation

Make sure airbag module (1) is correctly seated in instrument panel trim.

Fig. 40: Identifying Airbag Module

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT ACTUATOR (ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION), VEHICLES UP TO 09/ 2011

WARNING: Adhere to the following SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS so as to avoid a risk of injury by the actuator.

Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the actuator and thereby cause serious injury.

IMPORTANT: After the actuator has been installed, retaining screws (1) must be removed! The retaining screws are required as aids to fitting the actuator.

If the retaining screws are not removed after the actuator has been installed, active pedestrian protection will not function.

Fig. 41: Identifying Actuator Screw

Procedure after actuator triggering

Necessary preliminary tasks

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD.

Remove ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID.

Remove GAS PRESSURE SPRING.

Removing actuator

Remove resetter (1).

Release screws (2) and slowly raise actuator until plug on underside of actuator is accessible.

Fig. 42: Identifying Resetter And Actuator Screws

Pull lock (1) in direction of arrow.

Then press together plug locks on both sides and detach plug (2).

Installation: PROCEDURE after actuator triggering.

Fig. 43: Pulling Lock

Installing actuator

Screw hinge upper section to hinge lower section.

To do so, insert M 8 retaining screws (1) and tighten down.

IMPORTANT: After the actuator has been installed, retaining screws (1) must be removed again!

Fig. 44: Identifying Actuator Screw

Connect plug (1) to actuator.

Fig. 45: Connecting Plug To Actuator

Secure actuator screws (1).

Tighten screws hand-tight only.

Fig. 46: Identifying Actuator Screw

Insert screws (1) and tighten down Tightening torque 41 61 5AZ.

Fig. 47: Identifying Actuator Screw

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 41 61 4AZ.

Fig. 48: Identifying Actuator Screw

Fit resetter (2).

Remove retaining screws (1).

IMPORTANT: After the actuator has been installed, retaining screws (1) must be removed again! If the retaining screws are not removed after the actuator has been installed, active pedestrian protection will not function.

Seal holes of retaining screws with protective caps.

Fig. 49: Identifying Resetter And Actuator Screw

Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Head Airbag (Version With Slide/Tilt Sunroof)

IMPORTANT: Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts.

Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system.

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

A damaged head airbag exhibits an impaired protective function and in extreme cases loses its protective function altogether.

NOTE: Except for the operations for REMOVING HEADLINING , this task is identical to:

• Removing and installing/replacing left or right HEAD AIRBAG (version without slide/tilt sunroof)

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