61 31 038 Removing and installing (replacing) switch for passenger airbag deactivation

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WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners. See 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove side cover on instrument panel . See 51 45... REPLACING SIDE COVER ON INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Unlock catches (1) and feed out switch for passenger airbag deactivation (2) to front of cover.

Installation:

Make sure switch for passenger airbag deactivation (2) is correctly seated in cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Catches And Airbag Deactivation

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Remove lock cylinder for passenger airbag deactivation. .