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32 34 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit

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WARNING:

    Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury by the airbag unit.

  • Comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS  for handling components with gas generators.
  • Do not exert any force on the airbag unit.
  • Use only specified tools for releasing the airbag unit.
    NOTE:

    Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the airbag unit and thereby cause serious injury.

IMPORTANT:

Steering wheel must be replaced if airbag unit has been triggered! See REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) STEERING WHEEL (UP TO 03/2007)  and REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL (FROM 03/2007) 

Follow PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG TRIGGERING .

NOTE:

To avoid airbag rattling on standard steering wheels, it is essential to replace the retaining plate together with the airbag unit.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Insert T25/T27 Torx screwdriver (1) from below into hole (2) until a springy resistance can be felt through annular spring (3) of airbag unit.

Continue to press in T25/T27 Torx screwdriver (1) until airbag unit is released.

Installation: 

Make sure connecting lines are correctly positioned.

Snap airbag unit with uniform pressing force plane-parallel in direction of steering column shaft into steering wheel.

Fig 1: Identifying Annular Spring Of Airbag Unit
G04756074Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
WARNING:

Risk of injury!

Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards  .

Build date up to 03/2007: 

Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove airbag unit.

Fig 2: Removing Airbag Unit (Build date up to 03/2007)
G04756075Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Build date after 03/2007: 

Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove airbag unit (2).

Fig 3: Removing Plug Connection And Airbag Unit (Build date after 03/2007)
G04756076Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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