Removal & Installation (Rear)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove headliner. See HEADLINER .
- Disconnect rear head air bag gas generator electrical connector. See Fig 1 . Loosen but, DO NOT remove, gas generator mounting bolts. Remove rear head air bag module mounting bolts. Remove, gas generator mounting bolts. Slide gas generator upward and remove complete rear head air bag module assembly toward front.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure air bag does not contact any sharp edges either on body or on clips. Tighten air bag and gas generator bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure air bag does not contact any sharp edges either on body or on clips. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.