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How to disassemble the front door airbag of the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Airbag

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These short and simple steps will allow us to disassemble and replace the airbag of the front door of the BMW 3 Series. First, we open the front door of the car and start disassembling and removing the door panel, unscrewing the fixing screws; then we disconnect the electrical connector of the airbag, unscrewing its fixing screws to remove it completely, as shown in the video.

At this point, we install the new airbag of the front door, making the electrical connection; all that's left is to reassemble the door panel!


Posted on 22 August 2025 by ScegliAuto


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