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61 31 038 Removing and installing (replacing) switch for passenger airbag deactivation

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WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations  for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
See. See 72 00.. SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unlock catches (1) and feed out switch for passenger airbag deactivation (2) to front of cover.

Installation: 

Make sure switch for passenger airbag deactivation (2) is correctly seated in cover.

Fig 1: Unlock Catches (1) And Feed Out Switch For Passenger Airbag Deactivation
G04727590Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Remove lock cylinder for passenger airbag deactivation   .