5 Series E39 523i (M52TU) SAL
Mark position of catch of holding clip of additional retaining clip on
A-pillar (e.g. coat tip of holding clip with paint, this produces the
center point of the bore hole).
Note:
View from footwell upwards in direction of A-pillar.
Remove gas generator, ITS head airbag.
Remove or cover car components affected in area of bore hole to
be provided and in area of swarf.
Drill a bore hole of 11 mm dia.
Remove swarf.
Deburr bore hole and protect against rust.
Note:
Further alterations will be necessary if an ITS head airbag gas
generator of version up to 09 / 2000 is replaced by an ITS head
airbag gas generator from 09 / 2000.
The plug for the gas generator, ITS head airbag, is modified and
the cable length must be extended, necessitated by the modified
gas generator.
Procedure for extending airbag cables is the same as the
procedure for cable repairs:
If wiring harness is visibly damaged,
refer to 72 12 ... Repairing airbag cables
RA Removing and installing / replacing left or right ITS head airbag (model without
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