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72 12 060 Removing and installing or replacing left or right head airbag

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. 
WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
A damaged head airbag must be replaced.
A damaged head airbag exhibits an impaired protective function and in extreme cases loses its protective function altogether.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Installation overview, retaining elements, head airbag: 

Fig 1: Overview Of Retaining Elements And Head Airbag
G09882041Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: When removing head airbag, do not damage
  • Head airbag
  • Windscreen
  • Retaining clips
  • Connector clips
  • Trim panels

Do not damage!
Fig 2: Pressing Retaining Clips
G09882042Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Press retaining clips (1) together and remove.

Installation note:

Retaining clips must not become deformed during removal.

Replace faulty retaining clips.

Replace retaining clips after airbag deployment.

Release screw (1) on A-pillar.

Tightening torque 72 12 02AZ .

Installation note: 

End fitting is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Screw On A-Pillar
G06886671Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 02AZ .

Installation note: 

C-pillar ramp is coded to prevent incorrect assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying C-Pillar Ramp And Screws
G09882044Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock plug connection(1) FOR GAS GENERATOR  and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 72 12 02AZ .

Remove gas generator with B-pillar ramp.

Installation note: 

Gas generator is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 5: Identifying Gas Generator Plug Connection And Screws
G06886674Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.