Driver Airbag. Removing And Installing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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(Airbag System
(SRS)
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Remove electrical harness connector from crash sensor (A).
Remove sensor retaining screws (6) and remove sensor.
Note direction of sensor before removing.
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Installation is reverse of removal,
NOTE
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Arrow on sensor must point to door sill.
Driver airbag, removing and installing
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Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery and cover nega-
tive terminal with insulating material.
WARNING-
After disconnecting the batter)! wait 5 seconds before begin-
ning work on airbag components.
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the batter)! read the battery discon-
nection cautionsgiven in001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
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Multifunction (MFL) steering wheel:
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Working behind steering wheel, completely loosen Torx
screws (T30) while holding airbag in place.
Support airbag unit to prevent it from falling out.