Passenger airbag

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.

NOTE: Seat occupancy detector remains connected.

Expose plug connection of passenger airbag . See 72 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG MODULE ON PASSENGER SIDE .
Disconnect plug connection . See 72 12 ... UNLOCKING/LOCKING AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .
Tie back disconnected cable and secure with cable strap (rattling noises)
Stick on warning signs (see below)
Documentation of customer consent and storage in car's file

Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Airbag
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Entry in car's documents (Germany only)
Replacement of passenger belt with belt force limitation by version without belt force limitation. See 72 11 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT BELT .