32 34 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit (BMW ALPINA B7)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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. See 72 00... 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 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 .
Follow procedure after airbag triggering . See 72 12... PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG TRIGGERING AS RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
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.
WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards .
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards .
Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove airbag unit.