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How do you deactivate the passenger side airbag in the BMW Series 3 E90?

Model: BMW Serie 3 E92, E90, E91 - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Airbag

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The car mentioned in the subject and visible in the video review here is indeed a BMW Series 3 E90, which we will explore how to deactivate the passenger side airbag, usually useful when installing a child seat. By opening the front passenger door, we will notice a small cylinder on the side of the dashboard with the airbag symbol and two selectable options, On and Off. By inserting the key and turning it to Off, we will choose to deactivate the aforementioned airbag, causing the corresponding warning light on the instrument panel to illuminate immediately.


Posted on 29 January 2026 by ScegliAuto


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