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Airbag Replacement on BMW 3 Series

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

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Before starting maintenance, disconnect the battery for safety reasons: simply remove the negative terminal (black cable). Insert two medium-small flathead screwdrivers into the two side slots behind the steering wheel and wiggle them until the center airbag pops out: as shown in the video, this operation requires patience and some time; it is not immediate.

Once this is done, the job is practically finished: at this point, you only need to disconnect the two rear connectors by pushing the tab with the flathead screwdriver.


Updated on 8 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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