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REPLACING DISTRIBUTION BOX (LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT)
WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on right.
Release expansion rivet (1).
Remove insulating mat (2).
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The gas generator is a pyrotechnic component of:
Airbag module
Driver's/passenger airbag
Side airbags
Head airbag
Knee airbag
Belt pretensioner
Belt buckle tensioner
Safety battery terminal
1 Series: E81, E87
3 Series: E46, E90, E91, E92, E93
5 Series: E60, E61 from build date 09/2