72 12 015 Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Module On Left Or Right Rear Door

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: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners. See 72 00 ... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery . See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove rear door trim . See 51 42 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Release screw (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove holder (3).

Installation:

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

Coat nut and thread with paint (any color and type can be chosen).

Fig 1: Identifying Holder And Nuts

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Fold back tabs (1) of plastic housing and remove airbag module (2) from airbag mounting.

Installation:

There must be no foreign objects (e.g. screws, nuts etc.) in the airbag mounting in the door trim panel.

Fig 2: Folding Back Tabs Of Plastic Housing

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IMPORTANT: There must be no foreign bodies (e.g. screws, nuts, etc.) in the airbag mounting (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Airbag Mounting

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Installation:

Slots (2) of holder (1) must be positioned over threaded pins (3).

Point angled part of holder (1) to door trim panel.

Fig 4: Identifying Slots Of Holder

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