61 31 068 Removing and installing/replacing switch for front passenger airbag deactivation

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WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Failure to observe correct procedures can deploy the airbag and cause injuries.

Preliminary work needed:

Disconnect CABLE from battery earth lead
Remove SIDE PANEL ON DASHBOARD RIGHT

Removal:

Unlock both detents on switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (1).

Remove the switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (1) from the cover (2).

Fig 1: Removing Switch For Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Join the switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (1) and the cover (2).

NOTE: Make sure the switch for front passenger airbag deactivation (1) is correctly positioned and has engaged with the detents of the cover (2).

Fig 2: Removing Switch For Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.