BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Head Airbag
WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag
modules and
pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
A damaged head airbag must be replaced.
A damaged head airbag exhibits an impaired protective function and in
extreme cases loses its protective function altogether.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Remove roofliner.
- Follow instructions for unlocking and locking airbag plug connection.
Installation summary, retaining elements, head airbag:
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Fig. 34: Identifying Gas Generator, Retaining Screws And Head Airbag
- Gas generator
- Retaining screws, gas generator
- Retaining screws, holder for folding pack
- Folding pack, head airbag
- Retaining screw, anchor fitting, A-pillar
IMPORTANT: When removing head airbag, do not damage
- Head airbag
- Windscreen
- Retaining clips
- Trim panels
Release screw (1) on A-pillar.
Tightening torque.
Release retaining screws (2).
Tightening torque.
Remove deformation plate (3).
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Fig. 35: Identifying Deformation Plate
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque.
Installation:
Folding pack is under tab washer.
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Fig. 36: Identifying Screw
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 37: Identifying Screws
Unlock and disconnect plug (3) for gas generator (2).
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque.
Remove gas generator (2) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Gas generator is coded against incorrect installation.
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Fig. 38: Removing Gas Generator
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Operation is identical to:
Replacing all trims on left or right seat rail (comfort).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GUIDE FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT
HEAD RESTRAINT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remov
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Sport program M/S
Principle
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for sportier handling.
The transmission, for instance shifts up
later and the shifting times are shorter.
Activating the Sport program
Press the selector lever to the left from selector
lever posit
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rest side section.
Disengage cover in marked area from rest side section.
Fig. 150: Identifying Cover Marked Area
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT (FOR 3RD
SEAT ROW)
Right rear seat is removed in the same way as the left rear seat depi