51 00 ... Safety Instructions For Working On Cars With Airbag Systems

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2006 BMW M3, 2005 BMW M3, 2004 BMW M3, 2003 BMW M3, and 2002 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: If work is carried out in area of airbag systems, e.g. on:

Door trim panels.
Interior trims.
Instrument panel etc.
The ignition must be turned off in each case.
The ignition must always be off.
The ignition key must be removed from the ignition lock.
This eliminates the risk of injury.