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52 14 886 Replacing gas cartridge for crash-active headrest on left or right (convertible): Notes

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WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling may result in activation of the crash-active head restraint and thereby cause injury.

Switch off the ignition!

IMPORTANT: Renewal of pyrotechnics may be carried out up to 5 times.
Triggering frequency is denoted on the sticker on the head restraint carrier.
Labels are available as spare parts.

Starting situation: 

Head restraint is in the crash position after activation.

NOTE: Pyroactivator can only be removed in the triggered state.

The complete head restraint must be replaced in the event of a crash-active headrest fault message and non-activated pyroactivator.

Fig 1: Identifying Head Restraint In Crash Position After Activation
G00528077Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Removing cover: 

Raise cover (1) and pull rearwards.

Fig 2: Removing Cover
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Removing pyrotechnics: 

Press together mounting (1) for pyrotechnics at tabs.

Feed out pyrotechnics.

Fig 3: Removing Pyrotechnics
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Removing pyroactivator: 

Pull pyroactivator (2) out of mount (1) for pyrotechnics.

Unlock PLUG CONNECTION (3) and disconnect.

IMPORTANT: Dispose of plastic element and pyroactivator.
Fig 4: Removing Pyroactivator
G00528080Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.