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72 12 060 Removing and installing or replacing left or right head airbag

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WARNING:

Read and comply with SAFETY INFORMATION  for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

Incorrect handling can lead to airbag deployment and cause injury.

A damaged head airbag must be replaced.

A damaged head airbag exhibits an impaired protective function and in extreme cases loses its protective function altogether.

Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts.

Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers.

Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system. 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Installation overview, retaining elements, head airbag: 

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Elements And Head Airbag
G08515921Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: When removing head airbag, do not damage: 
  • Head airbag
  • Windscreen
  • Retaining clips
  • Trim panels

Do not damage!
NOTE: Within series starting from 05/2010, the screw clips were changed to connector clips.
Depending on version, follow the corresponding instructions.

Version with connector clips: 

Press connector clips (1) together and remove.

Fig 2: Pressing Connector Clips Together
G08506034Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1) on A-pillar.

Tightening torque 72 12 2AZ .

Installation note: 

End fitting is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Screw On A-Pillar
G06886671Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Version with screw clips: 

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 2AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Screws On A-Pillar
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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 2AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Screws On A-Pillar
G06886672Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 2AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Screw On A-Pillar
G06886673Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

UNLOCK AND DISCONNECT  plug (1) for gas generator.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 72 12 2AZ .

Remove gas generator.

Installation note: 

Gas generator is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 7: Identifying Plug For Gas Generator And Screws
G06886674Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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