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Expert: Evan Slater - 9/17/2007


Question
How do I remove the D/S airbag from a 1998 BMW 740il?

Answer
Lon, remove negative battery cable to prevent accidental airbag deployment. Turn steering wheel ninty degrees from straight position. remove the T-27 or T-30 torx screws that are located on the back side of the steering wheel bolted into the airbag. Carefully remove all airbag/steering wheel connectors. Don't turn steering column without steering wheel attached (doesn't have to be bolted on)
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Evan Slater

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All 1999 model year and newer. Don't know much about pre OBD2 stuff. E46 and newer I am Especially good with late models. I NEED YEAR & MODEL OF VEHICLE! when asking questions. Please give last seven digits of the VIN number. Please give as much background info as possible when asking questions. Please read past questions and answers to avoid duplicate questions.

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6 years automotive experience and 3+ years working as a Dealership Master Technician. Will offer dealership Technician perspective with knowledge of common failures/problems, part weaknesses, Service Bulletins, and Improved components. Will not give tipical Dealer Bull

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Current BMW dealership Master Technician

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Graduate UTI Phoenix 2002 (won 9 out of 15 possible top student awards) BMW STEP Graduate 2004, Over 90% average on BMW ACT competition question for 3 years. BMW Master Technician Level 4 with Master Tech training. ASE Master Certified Technician.

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