Removal & Installation
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- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- On all models except Z3 and M coupe and roadster, remove rear seat. Remove air bag control unit mounting screws. Disconnect electrical connectors and remove control unit from vehicle. On Z3 and M coupes and roadsters, remove center console, disconnect electrical connectors, remove air bag control unit screws and remove control unit.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure arrow on top of air bag control unit points toward front of vehicle. Tighten air bag control unit mounting screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . NEW air bag control units must be re-encoded using proprietary BMW DIS-MoDiC tester. Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .