61 13... Repairing airbag leads (build date/version affected 04/2008 to 07/2008)

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WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition!

IMPORTANT: Always use repair cable set for belt tensioner and seat airbag in event of a fault on driver's and front passenger sides.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move driver's seat/front passenger seat fully back and upwards.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Disconnect plug (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections And Plug

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Release cable tie (1).

Unlock cap (2) on both sides and pull out in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Secure wiring harness for strain relief with cable tie on plug housing.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Cap

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Fig 3: Identifying Cables Insulation

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Strip insulation (1) and disconnect cables in accordance with table.

CABLE DISCONNECTION REFERENCE CHART - DRIVER SEAT

Driver's seat:
Pin 16	Yellow/Red	GSF+
Pin 17	Yellow/Brown	GSF
Pin 18	Yellow	SIAVL+ for LHD
	Blue	SIAVR+ for RHD
Pin 19	Brown	SIAVL/VR

CABLE DISCONNECTION REFERENCE CHART - PASSENGER SEAT

Passenger's seat:
Pin 16	Blue/Red	GSBF+
Pin 17	Blue/Brown	GsBF
Pin 18	Blue	SIAVR+ for LHD
	Yellow	SIAVL+ for RHD
Pin 19	Brown	SIAVR/VL

Cut cable (1) with BMW-recommended cable stripper and strip insulation.

Dimension A = 11 cm

Fig 4: Cutting Cable Using BMW-Recommended Cable Stripper

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Cut repair cable (1) with BMW-recommended cable stripper and strip insulation.

Cut repair wiring harness 11 cm.

Dimension A = 11 cm

Fig 5: Identifying Repair Cable

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Connect repair cable (1) with butt connector to vehicle wiring harness.

Universal matrix 61 4 328
Pliers 61 4 321

Fig 6: Connecting Repair Cable With Butt Connector To Vehicle Wiring Harness

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Slide SHRINK-ON HOSES (1) over ignition circuit leads (2).

IMPORTANT: Do not burn shrink-on sleeve.

With hot-air blower, shrink the shrink-on hose on both sides of shrink-on hose until glue emerges uniformly all round.

Fig 7: Sliding Shrink-On Hoses Over Ignition Circuit Leads

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Connect ignition circuit lead (1) with special tool 610327 in accordance with table.

Fig 8: Connecting Ignition Circuit Lead Using Special Tool (61 0 327)

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