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72 12 050 Removing And Installing Side Airbag (Front Seat)

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WARNING: Observe safety regulations  for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioners. See 72 00 ... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Incorrect handling can cause airbags to trigger, resulting in serious injuries.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Cover
G04792877Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock plug connection  (1) and disconnect. See 72 12 ... UNLOCKING/LOCKING AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .

Release screws.

Installation: 

Replace screws.

Tightening torque. See PARTS AND ACCESSORIES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection
G04792878Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove airbag module (1) from inner bag (2).

Installation: 

Pull inner bag (2) fully over airbag module (1) and screw brackets.

Fig 3: Identifying Inner Bag And Airbag Module
G04792879Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.