32 34 030 Removing and installing/replacing airbag unit (M Sports steering wheel)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 BMW 330i xDrive and 2017 BMW 330i xDrive. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Observe the following instructions to avoid any danger of injury by the airbag unit.
- Comply with SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH AIRBAG SYSTEMS
- Do not exert any force on the airbag unit.
- Use only specified tools for releasing the airbag unit.
NOTE:
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the airbag unit and thereby cause serious injury.
CAUTION:
After the replacement of the airbag unit or any conversion of the steering wheel and airbag unit, a software update or programming/encoding must be carried out via ISTA!
CAUTION:
Steering wheel must be REPLACED if airbag unit has been triggered!
Follow PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT .
Follow PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT .
Necessary preliminary work:
- Disconnect battery negative cable
Insert Torx screwdriver T27 (1) straight into concealed opening until a spring resistance can be felt.
Press in wire spring clip (2) with Torx screwdriver T27 (1) in direction of arrow until the airbag unit is unlocked.
Repeat the procedure on the left steering wheel side and carefully raise the airbag unit.
WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards .
Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards .
Raise airbag unit towards rear.
Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove airbag unit.
Installation note:
Make sure electrical leads are correctly positioned.
Carefully press airbag unit plane-parallel in direction of steering column shaft into steering wheel with uniform pressing force until it engages noticeably and audibly.