3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Installation:
The threaded pin for securing the ITS head airbag gas
generator to the instrument panel support tube must be
secured in the bore in the ITS head airbag gas generator (1).
The locating pin on the ITS head airbag gas generator must
be secured in the instrument panel support tube (2).
Note:
If a gas generator of the version up to 07 / 98 is replaced by a
gas generator of the version from 07 / 98, it is necessary to
make modifications to the support tube for instrument panel.
The plug has likewise been changed and the cable length
must be extended by approx. 250 mm to accommodate the
altered 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
The altered ITS head airbag gas generator has as its upper
attachment point a bore (1) for attachment to the instrument panel
support tube.
Lower mounting point (2) is designed as a pin for securing in
support tube for instrument panel.
1.
Insert an M 6 X 15 screw (1) in previous upper locating bore
of ITS head airbag gas generator, refer to BMW Parts
Service.
2.
Drill out previous threaded pin for attaching ITS head airbag
gas generator and replace with a hole
6.5 mm in dia. (2).
RA Removing and installing / replacing left or right ITS head airbag (model without
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