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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Removing And Installing/Replacing All Trims On Left Or Right Seat Rails
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:
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Special tools required:
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IMPORTANT: For reasons of driving dynamics, the rubber mounts may only
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Interior lighting
General information
Depending on the equipment version, interior
lights, footwell lights, entry lights, ambient lighting,
and speaker lighting are automatically controlled.
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Interior lights
Reading lights
Turning interior lights on/off
Press the button.
To switch off
