# Airbag, remove and install.

DANGER: Extreme risk of serious injury if air bag deploys during removal. These instructions should be followed without deviation in order to prevent accidental injury.
Disconnect negative cable from battery |
WAIT 30 MINUTES! To allow system capacitor to discharge. |
Remove the small rectangular cover on the lower column housing. |
Disconnect the lead to the slip ring. |
Located near the center of the wheel, in the rear, are two T30 Torx screws. These screws are retained in the wheel by clips, loosen them until the airbag comes free, screws remain in the wheel. |
Lift off the airbag and disconnect the wiring to the bag. |

DANGER: Place the airbag face up, outside of the vehicle, preferably in the trunk, where no injury can occur if it deploys. While it is highly unlikely that a disconnected airbag will deploy, the potential result of such a deployment requires due care be taken.

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Installation:

Airbag connector gives a positive click when correctly installed. It takes some force to properly engage the connector to the rear of the bag.

### Torques:

Air bag screws | : | 8 Nm (6 ft lbs.)

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson