1992-1999 BMW 3 Series Driver Side Airbag Replacement

ID: 65663

Description: Use this guide to replace the driver side...

Steps:

  1. This step is not necessary, but it made it easier for me to get at the steering column trim mounting screw. Feel free to skip this if you'd like.
  2. Remove the two screws securing the upper edge of the knee bolster.
  3. Pull the upper edge down to give access to the underside of the steering wheel.
  4. Remove the lower steering column trim mounting screw.
  5. Remove the lower steering column trim.
  6. Make sure that the battery has been disconnected for at least 30 minutes before continuing further to ensure that the airbag light does not come on.
  7. Disconnect the orange SRS connector.
  8. Completely loosen the two T30 Torx screws behind the steering wheel while supporting the airbag unit from the front.
  9. Make sure to support the airbag to prevent it from falling out.
  10. Lift the airbag unit up and away from the steering wheel.
  11. Disconnect the orange harness connector from the rear of the airbag unit.
  12. The airbag should now be free to be removed.
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