BMW 7 Series: Replacing Gas Cartridge For Crash-Active Headrest On Left Or Right (From 09/2010)

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crash-active headrest and thereby cause injury.

Switch off the ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
• Adjust head restraint towards top to maximum extent
• A second person is required for this task

IMPORTANT: Renewal of pyrotechnics may be carried out up to 5 times.

Triggering frequency is denoted on the sticker on the head restraint carrier.

Labels are available as spare parts.

Starting situation:

Head restraint is in the crash position after activation.

Fig. 62: Identifying Head Restraint In Crash Position After Activation

Unclip the pushbutton (1).

NOTE: Preloaded spring behind pushbutton.

Fig. 63: Unclipping Pushbutton

Removing cover: Press the cover (1) at the top and bottom simultaneously and pull towards rear.

First the left-hand side, then the right-hand side.

Fig. 64: Removing Cover

Disconnecting the pyrotechnical unit: Unlock plug connection (1) AND DISCONNECT.

Fig. 65: Identifying Connector

Removing pyrotechnical unit: Unclip pyrotechnical unit (1) from the attachment points.

Fig. 66: Identifying Pyrotechnical Unit And Clips

Procedure for installing pyrotechnical unit:

Bringing head restraint together: Pull out the complete release mechanism for pushbutton with a screwdriver (1).

Hold position of release mechanism.

Fig. 67: Pulling Out Complete Release Mechanism For Pushbutton With Screwdriver

NOTE: A second person is required for this task.

Firmly press the front section of the head restraint (1) towards rear until limit position.

Keep position pressed.

Fig. 68: Pressing Front Section Of Head Restraint Towards Rear

Press the head restraint until the marked deployment range of the pyrotechnical unit is uncovered.

Fig. 69: Identifying Deployment Range

Inserting the pyrotechnical unit: Insert cotter pin of pyrotechnical unit (1) in the uncovered area.

Firmly clip in the pyrotechnical unit (1).

Installation note: Make sure the pyroactivator is correctly seated in the latch mechanism.

Fig. 70: Inserting Pyrotechnical Unit

Laying wiring harness: Secure wiring harness (1) in carrier section with strain relief.

CONNECT AND LOCK plug connection.

Make sure once again that the pyrotechnical unit (1) is correctly seated in the retaining lugs.

Fig. 71: Laying Wiring Harness

Mounting cover: Clip cover onto support section.

Fit the cover and listen for it to snap into place on the left and right.

Fig. 72: Installing Cover

Mounting the pushbutton: Insert the pushbutton with spring.

Fig. 73: Installing Pushbutton

Perform function check: Check the comfort adjustment.

Installation note: Correct assembly can be checked by looking at the distance between the front section of the head restraint and the pushbutton.

Move the front section in completely and compare the distance.

Fig. 74: Performing Function Check

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