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72 12 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Module On Passenger Side

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: 

Unclip airbag lead with holders (1) from instrument panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Lead
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Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation: 

Replace nuts.

Tightening torque. See PARTS AND ACCESSORIES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

Remove airbag module from instrument panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Module Nuts
G04792876Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.