4100 PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION AFTER AN ACCIDENT (330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

The active pedestrian protection system comprises of the following components:

• Satellites (control unit + sensor) 
  • Sensors, inside, bumper cover, left/center/right
  • ACSM control unit (Crash Safety Module)
• Cables and connectors 
• Engine compartment lid hinges 
  • Actuator
  • Hood hinge

In case of a frontal crash or side collision in the area of the hood and/or the A-pillars, check the following components:

Satellites (control unit + sensor) 

• Procedure
  • Read fault memory.
  • Disconnect the vehicle battery and observe the waiting period.
  • Rectify fault.
  • Reconnect the vehicle battery and observe the waiting period.
  • Delete the fault memory.
  • Switch off ignition and wait at least 2 minutes (no consumers, such as such as e.g. interior light, radio, etc., may be switched on during this period).
  • Switch the ignition on.
  • Read fault memory and rectify faults if necessary.

Cables and connectors 

• Procedure
  • Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary.

Procedure with activation of active pedestrian protection: 

Engine compartment lid hinges 

• Replace actuators.
• CHECK BOTH HOOD HINGES . Replace damaged hinges.

If necessary, repair hinges with REPAIR KIT .

If no repair kit is available, the hinge must be replaced.

Procedure without activation of active pedestrian protection: 

Engine compartment lid hinges 

• Check BOTH HOOD HINGES  and replace if necessary.
• If the hinge is damaged, the actuator must also be replaced.