3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Note:
If a gas generator of the version up to 07 / 98 or up to 07 / 99
is replaced by a gas generator of the version from 07 / 99, it is
necessary to make modifications to the support tube for
instrument panel.
A precondition for the modifications to be carried out on the
instrument panel support tube is the presence of the threaded pin
(1) for securing the ITS head airbag gas generator.
When converting a version of the ITS head airbag gas generator
up to 07 / 98, observe the following
It is not necessary for the bore (2) for securing the ITS head
airbag gas generator to be present.
Make sure there is a flat contact surface of the ITS head airbag
gas generator on the instrument panel support tube.
The modified ITS head airbag gas generator has two locating lugs
(1) as locating fixtures and an oval bore (2) as mounting point for
securing to support tube for instrument panel.
The oval bore (2) for securing to the support tube for instrument
panel corresponds in principle to the mounting of the gas
generator from 07 / 98.
Two 8.5 mm dia. bores must be drilled in the instrument panel
support tube.
RA Removing and installing / replacing left or right ITS head airbag (model without
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