72 12 ... Deactivation of airbags
WARNING:
- The responsibility for (de-)activation rests with the customer.
The airbags should always be deactivated if the front passenger seat is fitted with a child seat.
- Customer consent must be documented.
- Observe notes and instructions on (de -)activation procedure.
The following airbags can be (de -)activated:
- Passenger airbag
- Side airbag (front passenger), front
- Side airbag (front passenger), rear
IMPORTANT:
Head airbag on passenger side remains active.
R50/R53 up to 04/2004 and E83 up to 09/2004 only:
For details of deactivation, see following work steps.
R50/R53 from 04/2004 and E83 from 09/2004 only:
see DEACTIVATING FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WITH KEY-OPERATED SWITCH .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery, see THE BATTERY
WARNING:
Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnic belt tensioners, see 72 Safety precautions and general information
Passenger airbag
NOTE:
Seat occupancy detector remains connected.
- Expose plug connection of passenger airbag, see 72 12 000 Removing and installing / replacing airbag module on passenger side .
- Disconnect plug connection, see 72 12 ... Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections .
- Tie back disconnected cable and secure with cable strap (rattling noises)
- Stick on warning signs (see below)
- Code airbag control unit .
- Documentation of customer consent and storage in car's file
- Entry in car's documents (Germany only)
- Replacement of passenger belt with belt force limitation by version without belt force limitation, see 72 11 030 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right seat belt .
Side airbag, front
- Expose plug connection of side airbag, see 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Disconnect plug connection, see 72 12 ... Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections .
- Tie back disconnected cables and secure with cable strap (rattling noises)
- Stick on warning signs (see below)
- Documentation of customer consent and work in car's file
- Entry in car's documents (Germany only)
Side airbag, rear
- Disconnect plug connection, see 72 12 ... Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections .
- Tie back disconnected cables and secure with cable strap (rattling noises)
- Stick on warning signs (see below)
- Code airbag control unit (via CIP)
- Documentation of customer consent and work in car's file
- Entry in car's documents (Germany only)
Warning sign, passenger airbag
- Stick on a warning sign (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service - Component Group 01/Form BMW) with the text "Passenger airbag out of operation" from the inside to the top outer edge of the windshield on the passenger side.
NOTE:
Remove the warning sign when the passenger airbag is reactivated.
Warning signs, side airbag
- Stick on 2 warning signs (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service/Component Group 01 - Form BMW) with the text "Achtung Warning Side-Airbag" and "Side airbag out of operation" to the B-pillars (front side airbag) or C-pillars (rear side airbag) to the nearest free space below the door lock.
NOTE:
Remove warning signs when reactivating side airbags.
Passenger Airbag Off light (US version only)
- Remove Airbag Off indicator (POL) or trim
- Disconnect plug from Airbag Off indicator
- Tie back plug and secure with cable strap (rattling noises)
- Install trim
- Code airbag control unit
Function check (except US version)
The function of the airbag system is checked when the ignition key is turned in the ignition switch.
AIRBAG SYSTEM FUNCTION SPECIFICATION
| Warning lamp lights up: | Coding | ||
| before | after | ||
| 1. | Warning lamp lights up continuously if an airbag is deactivated | X | |
| 2. | Warning lamp goes out after several seconds when airbags are deactivated | X | |
| 3. | Warning lamp goes out after several seconds when airbags are activated | X | X |
NOTE:
A coding
of the airbag control unit must be carried out so that the warning lamp goes out again after deactivation.