BMW 7 Series: Steering Wheel For Airbag
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Check and/or replace following components after airbag triggering:
Satellites (control unit + sensor)
Components
Satellite, A-/B-pillar, left/right
Satellite, front door
Satellite, rear seat
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the
airbag unit.
Comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling components with
gas generators.
Do not exert any force on t
It is essential to comply with the regulations as specified in the law
relating to the use of explosives when
working on airbag units and seat belt tensioners.
Airbags, seat belt tensioners etc. are
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Necessary preliminary work
Remove FRONT WHEEL
Remove upper wishbone from swivel bearing.
Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM SPRING STRUT
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Secure spring strut against falling out.
Release screws (1).
Fig. 14: Identifying Spring Strut Release Screws
Installation note:
Turn
Notes
IMPORTANT: Compressors with plastic belt pulleys:
Avoid impacts/knocks to plastic belt pulley (caused by tools, contact
with
base).
Return faulty compressors in their original packaging only.
In the event of mechanical compressor failure and the resulting ingress of
chips into the refr