61 13... Repairing Airbag Leads (Build Date/Version Affected 04/2008 To 07/2008)

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Special tools required:

61 0 327
61 4 321
61 4 328

WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners. Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off the ignition!

IMPORTANT: Always use repair cable set for belt tensioner and seat airbag in event of a fault on driver's and front passenger sides.

Necessary preliminary tasks: Move driver's seat/front passenger seat fully back and upwards.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect. Unplug connector plug (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections

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Release cable strap (1). Unlock cap (2) on both sides and pull out in direction of arrow. Installation note: Secure wiring harness for tension relief with cable strap on connector housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Tie

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Strip insulation (1) and disconnect cables in accordance with table.

Fig 3: Identifying Strip Insulation

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Driver's seat

Pin 16	Yellow/Red	GSF+
Pin 17	Yellow/Brown	GSF-
Pin 18	Yellow	SIAVL+ for LHD
Pin 18	Blue	SIAVR+ for RHD
Pin 19	Brown	SIAVL-/VR-

front Passenger seat

Pin 16	Blue/Red	GSBF+
Pin 17	Blue/Brown	GsBF-
Pin 18	Blue	SIAVR+ for LHD
Pin 18	Yellow	SIAVL+ for RHD
Pin 19	Brown	SIAVR-/VL-

Cut cable (1) with BMW-recommended insulation strippers and strip insulation. Dimension A = 11 cm.

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Dimension

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Cut repair cable (1) with BMW-recommended insulation strippers and strip insulation. Cut repair wiring harness 11 cm. Dimension A = 11 cm.

Fig 5: Identifying Repair Cable

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Connect repair cable (1) with butt connector to vehicle wiring harness. Universal matrix 61 4 328. Pliers 61 4 321.

Fig 6: Connecting Repair Cable With Butt Connector To Vehicle Wiring Harness

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Slide heat-shrink tubing (1) over ignition circuit leads (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Ignition Circuit Leads

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With hot air blower, shrink the heat-shrink tubing on both sides of heat-shrink tubing until glue emerges uniformly all round.

Connect ignition circuit lead (1) with special tool 61 0 327 in accordance with table.

Fig 8: Connecting Ignition Circuit Lead

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