2000 BMW 528i dash removal

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EWS control module, replacing
NOTE-
EWS control module location varies depending on version of
EWS installed.
Checlc the table €39 EWS applications.
- Disconnect battery negative (-) cable.
CA UTIOI\C
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautions given in
001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
- EWS II: Control module is accessible from behind glove com-
partment.
Remove trim below glove compartment.
Lower relay and module holder to access EWS control
module
EWS
Ill: Control module (A836) is located to left of steering
column, below dash.
Remove trim below steering column.
Unplug module and remove from holder.
Installation is reverse of removal.
Transmitter / receiver module
Only EWS II vehicles are equipped with a separate transmit-
ter! receiver module attached to the steering column trim on
the right side of the column.
Ring antenna
- Remove ring antenna using BMW special tool 61 3 300.
Remove upper and lower steering column trim.
Disconnect harness connector to ring antenna.
Pry off ring antenna using
BMW special tool 61 3 300 or
equivalent flattened prying tool.
Alternatively, remove ignition switch key cylinder: With ignition
ltey in ON position (60" from LOCKED), insert
thin piece of stiff wire into opening (arrow) in lock cylinder
and pull lock cylinder out.
- Detach ring antenna harness connector.
Gently
work ring antenna off ltey cylinder.
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/Airbag System (SRS)
4 Pry up cover from top of passenger side airbag on dash-
board.
4 Remove airbag mounting bolts (arrows)
- Lift airbag and disconnect electrical harness connector. Re-
move
airbag.
WARNING-
Store the removed airbag unit with the soft pad facing up. If
stored facing down, accidental deployment could propel it vi-
olentlv into the
ail: causino inium
- Installation is reverse of removal. Make sure wiring harness
is not pinched when installing
airbag unit in dashboard.
Tightening torques
-
Passenger alr bag to 10 NM (88 in-lb)
dashboard (Me)
Door mounted side-impact airbag,
removing and installing
- Disconnect negatlve (-) cable from battery and cover nega-
tive terminal with insulating material.
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the battea read the battery discon-
nection cautions given
in 001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
- Remove inside door panel as described in 41 1 Doors

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Airbag System (SRS)
Head protection airbag (HPS)
4 Replacement of a head protection airbag (HPS) is an exten-
sive operation, including removal of the following:
Complete dashboard
Complete headliner
Windshield pillar (A-pillar) trim
Door pillar (B-pillar) trim
- Before starting work on the HPS airbag, disconnect negative
(-) cable from battery and cover negative terminal with insu-
lating material.
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautionsgiven in001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
Tightening torque HPS
airbag to body 11 Nm (8 ft-lb)
HPS airbag mounting bracket
to A or B-pillar
HPS gas generator to
dashboard reinforcement
(M6
self-tapping screw) 2.5
Nm (22 in-lb)
4 Nm (35 in-lb)