3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
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Replacing safety battery terminal (SBK)
Caution!
Observe safety regulations.
Investigate cause of triggering of safety battery terminal.
To do so, read out fault memory of airbag control unit. Note
fault messages stored in memory. Rectify faults. Then clear
fault memory.
Use of safety battery terminal:
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From model year 1998 in Series E38, E39, E46
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From 4/99 in E36/Z3
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in each of following new Series
The different models have different installation locations:
Battery in engine compartment
Safety battery terminal is replaced with cable up to battery positive
support point.
Safety battery terminal is omitted as from 03/2002 from all E46
LHD models with 4-cylinder engines.
Battery in luggage compartment behind side trim panel
Remove side trim panel.
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
Disconnect and cover battery negative lead.
RA Replacing safety battery terminal (SBK)
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 11:00
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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