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Driver Airbag Disassembly Instructions

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

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The driver airbag, located at the center of the steering wheel, is secured by a spring system that locks two pins located just behind the airbag itself; to release it, you need to pry on the springs to move them away from the pins. Specifically, behind the spokes of the steering wheel, there are holes where a medium-sized flathead screwdriver must be inserted to hook the spring and press it toward the center of the steering wheel to move it away from the pin: while pressing on the spring, pull the airbag forward to facilitate its detachment from the spring (be careful with the connectors while pressing with the screwdriver).


Updated on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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