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32 34 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit (BMW ALPINA B7)

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WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury by 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 32 34 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
Follow procedure after airbag triggering  . See 72 12... PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG TRIGGERING AS RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT .

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 electrical leads are correctly positioned.

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

Fig 1: Releasing Airbag Unit
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WARNING: Danger of injury!
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards  .

Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove airbag unit.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection
G04756075Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.