3 Series E46 318Ci (N46) COUPE
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Notes on scrapping vehicles with gas generators (airbag system)
The gas generator is a pyrotechnical component and is for the most part permanently mounted on the following
components:
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Airbag module
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Driver's/passenger airbag
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Side airbag
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Head airbag (e.g. AHPS2)
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Knee airbag
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Belt tensioner
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Belt buckle tensioner
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Safety battery terminal
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Active head restraint
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 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.
Gas generators that have not fired constitute a hazard (also to the environment)!
Firing failure:
If correct firing is not possible, the relevant components must be removed and disposed of by special waste disposal
companies!
Comply with safety regulations for handling airbag system components.
If a firing operation has failed:
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Disconnect the firing 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
parts.
Firing:
Firing of the gas generators may only be carried out by expert personnel and under the supervision of a responsible
person. Other standard accident prevention regulations (safety goggles, ear defenders etc.) must also be observed.
The gas generators must be fired from the outside in this vehicle which has been earmarked for scrapping. In this
process
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the doors must be closed
RA Notes on scrapping vehicles with gas generators (airbag system)
BMW AG - TIS
08.02.2013 03:37
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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