61 31 068 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.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove side cover from cover for air outlet vent on right . See 51 45... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE COVER FROM COVER FOR AIR OUTLET VENT .

Unlock catches (1) and feed switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (2) in direction of arrow out of cover for air outlet vent.

Installation:

Make sure switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (2) is correctly seated on cover for air outlet vent.

Fig 1: Identifying Catches And Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Remove lock cylinder for passenger airbag deactivation. See 51 16 342 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOCK CYLINDER FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION .