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32 34 020 Removing and installing / replacing airbag unit

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!
Follow procedure after airbag triggering. 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Insert Torx screwdriver (T25) from below into opening on rear side of steering wheel until a spring resistance is felt (approx. 3 cm).

Increase pressure on annular spring using Torx screwdriver (T25) until airbag unit is unlocked on both sides.

Installation: 

Make sure connecting cables are correctly routed.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Torx Screwdriver (T25)
G04742454Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards. 

Tilt airbag unit (1) towards front.

Disconnect plug connection (2) and remove airbag unit (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Unit And Plug Connection
G04742455Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.