Passenger Airbag, Removing And Installing - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

Airbag System (SRS)
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the indicator light stays on, the
airbag system will not function
as designed. Have the system
diagnosed and repaired by an
authorized BMW dealer.
Installation is reverse of removal.
-
MFL steering wheel: Torque
airbag using specification listed
below.
Sport steering wheel: Press airbag
unit mounting pins into spring
locks in steering wheel until they
snap in firmly.
CAUTION!
Do not pinch airbag harness in
center of steering wheel when
installing airbag.
Tightening torque
Airbag to steering
wheel (MFL)
Passenger airbag, removing
and installing
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from
battery and cover negative
terminal with insulating material.
WARNING!
After disconnecting the battery, wait
5 seconds before beginning work on
airbag components.
CAUTION!
Prior to disconnecting the battery,
read the battery disconnection
8 Nm (71 in-lb)
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