Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 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 & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . The air bag control unit is located between the front seats under center console.
- Remove screws on center console, lift hand brake and remove center console. Remove rear fan under center console. Remove control unit cover screws and remove cover. Disconnect control unit electrical connector, remove control unit mounting screws and remove control unit.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten air bag control unit mounting screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . If installing a new air bag control unit, it must be re-encoded.