1 Series E81 130i (N52K) 3-door
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Notes on scrapping BMW vehicles with gas generators (central airbag control unit, airbag
system)
The gas generator is a pyrotechnic component of:
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Airbag module
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Driver's/passenger airbag
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Side airbags
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Head airbag
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Knee airbag
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Belt pretensioner
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Belt buckle tensioner
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Safety battery terminal
1 Series: E81, E82, E87, E88
3 Series: E46, E90, E91, E92, E93
5 Series: E60, E61 from build date 09/2005
6 Series: E63, E64 from build date 09/2005
X3: E83
X5: E53, E70
Z4: E85, E86
Gas generators that have not fired constitute a hazard (also to the environment)!
In accordance with accident prevention regulations and specific national regulations, gas generators must be rendered
unusable before they are scrapped. This is necessary because pyrotechnical objects can cause injury if improperly
activated (e.g. scrapping with flame cutters).
With above-mentioned vehicles which are scheduled for scrapping, it is always essential prior to draining and further
stripping work to ensure that all the gas generators in the vehicle are fired. The fired gas generators can then be
scrapped together with the vehicle.
Triggering failure
If correct triggering is not possible, the relevant components must (while observing the safety regulations for handling
airbag system components) be removed and disposed of by special disposal companies!
If a triggering operation has failed:
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Disconnect the triggering device from the battery and
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only approach the vehicle after a few minutes have elapsed
The components of an airbag system must always be disposed of. Such components must not be sold on as used
RA Notes on scrapping BMW vehicles with gas generators (central airbag control unit
BMW AG - TIS
22.01.2013 10:03
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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