3 Series E46 320Ci (M52TU) COUPE
A precondition for the modifications to be carried out on the
instrument panel support tube is the presence of the threaded pin
(1) for securing the ITS head airbag gas generator.
It is not essential to have the bore hole (2) to secure the ITS head
airbag gas generator.
Make sure the contact surface of the ITS head airbag gas
generator with the support tube for instrument panel is flat.
The modified ITS head airbag gas generator has two locating lugs
(1) as locating fixtures and an oval bore (2) as mounting point for
securing to support tube for instrument panel.
The oval bore (2) for securing to the support tube for instrument
panel essentially corresponds to the mounting of the gas
generator up to 09 / 99.
Two 8.5 mm dia. bores must be drilled in the instrument panel
support tube.
Mark out measurements for both bores on instrument panel
support tube.
Height measurement (center bore) of lower bore:
Measurement (A) = 25 mm from lower edge of sheet metal into
which both bores are drilled.
Height measurement of upper bore:
Measurement (A) = 47 mm from lower edge of sheet metal into
which both bores are drilled.
RA Removing and installing / replacing left or right ITS head airbag (model without
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