5 Series E61 523i (N52) TOUR
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Removing and installing / replacing airbag
unit (sport steering wheel)
Warning!
Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury by
the airbag unit.
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Comply with safety regulations for handling components
with gas generators.
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Do not exert any force on the airbag unit.
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Use only specified tools for releasing the airbag unit.
Note: Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the airbag
unit and thereby cause serious injury.
Important!
Steering wheel must be replaced if airbag unit has been
triggered!
Follow procedure after airbag triggering.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Disconnect battery negative lead
Insert Torx screwdriver (T25) from below into opening on rear
side of steering wheel until a spring resistance is felt (approx.
3 cm).
Increase pressure on annular spring using Torx
screwdriver (T25) until airbag unit is unlocked on both sides.
Installation:
Make sure connecting cables are correctly routed.
Snap airbag unit with uniform pressing force plane-parallel in
direction of steering column shaft into steering wheel.
RA Removing and installing / replacing airbag unit (sport steering wheel)
BMW AG - TIS
05.02.2013 04:57
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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