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Notes on scrapping BMW vehicles with gas generators (airbag system)
The gas generator is a pyrotechnical 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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Belt tensioner
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Belt buckle tensioner
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Safety battery terminal
Series 3: E30, E36, Z3, E46
Series 5: E28, E34, E39
Series 6: E24
Series 7: E23, E32, E38
Series 8: E31
Z8: E52
X5: E53
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.
Firing failure
If correct firing 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 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 the vehicle scheduled for scrapping with the doors closed but with
the tailgate, door windows and sunroof open. To fire the gas generators, use the BMW-developed firing device with the
corresponding cables.
RA Notes on scrapping BMW vehicles with gas generators (airbag system)
BMW AG - TIS
12.02.2013 17:19
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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