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:
Remov
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Manually Unlocking Transmission Lock
For various tasks, it is necessary to unlock and lock the transmission lock.
This can be done from inside or underneath the vehicle.
From vehicle interior:
Refer to MANUAL EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF TRANSMISSION LOCK.
Underneath car:
Remove underbody protection.
Press lever (1) towards rear.
Symbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Precautions that must be followed
in
order to avoid the possibility of injury to
yourself and to others as well as serious
damage to the vehicle.
Measures that can be taken to
help
protect the environment.
Texts in vehicle used to select
individual
functions.
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