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Check seats (function check of seat mechanism), replace if necessary 

Check seat screw/bolt connections

Replace gas generator of active head restraint system

 

If the severity of the impact has not caused any other damage to the seat, only the triggered gas generator

needs to be replaced.

External feature: The triggered head restraint is folded forwards and engaged.

The repair work can be carried out in the car with the rear panel removed. The entire system can be pushed
back into its original position and the new gas generator installed.

The gas generator can be replaced up to 5 times.

Replace airbag module and seat cover with padding

Driver's airbag

Components

Airbag module

Steering wheel

Steering column (if damaged)

Procedure

Check components, replace if necessary

Replace steering wheel

Passenger airbag

Components

Airbag module

Instrument panel trim 

Supporting tube (if damaged)

Procedure

Check components, replace if necessary

Side airbag, front/rear

Components

Airbag module

Door trim panel

Door in white

Seat

Procedure

Check components, replace if necessary

Head airbag (AHPS)

Components

RA  Procedure after airbag triggering as result of an accident

BMW AG - TIS

23.01.2013  07:40

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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