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72 12 000 Removing and installing or replacing airbag module on passenger side

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WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS  for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
IMPORTANT: Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts.
Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers.
Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system. 

Necessary preliminary tasks 

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection
G06912400Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Secure airbag module (1) on passenger side against falling out.

Release nuts in marked area.

Installation: 

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 72 12 01AZ .

Remove airbag module (1) on passenger side towards bottom.

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Module
G06912401Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.