BMW 5251 Service Manual page 953

Airbag
System (SRS)~
Warnings
When servicing airbag equipped cars, the following precau-
tions must be observed to prevent personal injury.
WARNING-
.
If the airbag indicator light is on, there is a risk that the air-
bags will not be triggered in case of an accident Be sure
to have the system inspected and repaired immediately
Airbag(s) are inflated by an explosive device. Handled
improperly or witliout adequate safeguards, the system
can be very dangerous. Special precautions must be
observed prior to any work at or near the airbags.
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The airbag is a vehicle safety system. Serious injury
may result if system service is attempted by persons
unfamiliar with the BMW MRS and its approved service
procedures. BMW advises that all inspection and ser-
vice be performed by an authorized BMW dealer.
Always disconnect the battery and cover the negative
(-) battery terminal with an insulator before starting di-
agnostic, troubleshooting or service work not associat-
ed with the airbags, and before doing any welding on
the car.
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After disconnecting the battery, wait 5 seconds before
beginning work on airbag components.
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If an airbag has been activated due to an accident,
BMW specifies that airbag components be replaced.
For more information on post-collision airbag service,
see an authorized BMW dealer.
Do not fire an airbag unit prior to disposal. It must be
fired by a special disposal company or shipped back to
BMW in the packaging of the new components.
When removing a fired airbag unit, avoid contact with
the skin; weargloves. In case ofskin contact, wash with
water.
Do not allow airbag system components to come in
contact with cleaning solutions or grease. Never sub-
ject airbag components to temperatures above 167°F
(75°C). When reconnecting the battery, no person
should be inside the vehicle.
Always place an airbag unit that has been removed
from its packaging with the paddedside facing upward.
Do not leave an airbag unit unattended.
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If the airbag unit or airbag control module has been
dropped from a height of
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meter (I//: ft.) or more, the
airbag unit should not be installed.