Srs BMW 528i 1998 E39 Owner's Manual

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I lnterior Trim
This repair group covers interior trim removal and installation
procedures.
- Refer to the following repair groups for additional information:
250 Gearshift Linkage
41 1 Doors (interior door panels)
@ 612 Switches
620 Instruments
640 Heating and Air Conditioning [IHKA control panel!
650 Radio
721 Airbag System (SRS)
lnterior trim repairs
lnterior trim and finish panels are clipped or screwed into
place. Many of the trim retaining clips are designed
to be used
only once. When removing trim that is held in place with clips,
it is a good idea to have spare clips on hand before beginning
the job.
WARNING-
Special precautions must be observed when servicing the
BMWSupplementai Restraint System (SRS). Serious inju-
ry may result if system service is attempted by persons un-
familiar with the BMW
SRS and its approved service
procedures. BMW
speciiies that all inspection and service
should be performed by an authorized BMW
dealer.
Before performing any work involving airbags, discon-
nect the negative
() battery cable. See 721 Airbag
System (SRS).
Airbags contain a back-uppowersupply within the SRS
control module. A
5 second discharge period should be
allowed after the battery cable has been disconnected.
CAUTION-
* When working on electrical switclies or lights, always dis-
connect the negative
(-) cable from the battery and insu-
late the cable end to prevent accidental reconnection.
a Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery dis-
connection cautions given in
W1 General Warnings
and Cautions.
To prevent marring the trim when working on interior
components, work with plastic prying
tools or wrap the
tips of screwdrivers and pliers with tape before prying

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Interior ~riml
Upper dash assembly, removing and
installing
- Remove lower dash assembly. See Lower dash panel as-
sembly, removing and installing.
I I 4 Remove instrument cluster fasteners (arrows) and swing
cluster out to remove.
Disconnect wiring harnesses from instrument cluster.
4 Remove A-pillar (windshield pillar) trim on left and right sides
by prying out
HPS cover (arrow).
- Remove screws beneath covers.
- Remove passenger side airbag. See 721 Airbag System
(SRS).

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Interior Trim
< Remove steering column trim panel by releasing clips (ar-
rows).
< Remove left side mounting fasteners (arrows).
Lilt dash panel upwards and remove through passenger
door.
- Installation is the reverse of removal.
Window and door post trim panels,
removing and installing
Windshield post trim (A pillar), removing and Installing
- On 1998 and later cars, disconnect battery negative (-) cable
I
WARNING-
On 1998 and later models, front Head Protection System
(HPS)
airbags are installed in the driver and passenger side
windshieldpost
trim (A-pillar). See 721 Airbag System
(SRS) for warnings and cautions regarding airbags.
< Remove A-p~llar trim panel fastener cap (arrow)

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llnterior Trim
Carefully pry bottom of upper trim panel away from door post
to release clips.
Pull upper trim panel straight down (arrow) to remove.
Installation is reverse of removal.
If necessary replace defective or
broken mounting clips.
Rear window pillartrim (C-pillar), removing and installing
(models without rear
HPS airbags)
1 I
WARNING-
On 1998 and later models, rear Head Protection System
(HPS)
airbags may be installed (optional equipment) in the
driver and passenger side C-pillar area.
The procedure given
below does not cover models with rear HPS airbags. See
721 Airbag System (SRS).
4 Carefully pry interior light out of C-pillar trim panel and dis-
connect wiring harness.
Carefully pry trim panel out at top to release clips,
- Pull trim panel straight up to remove.
- lnstallation is reverse of removal.
If necessary replace defective or broken mounting clips.

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I Interior Trim
Dash panel support, removing and
installing
- Remove lower dash panel. See Lower dash panel assem-
bly, removing and installing.
- Remove upper dash panel. See Upper dash assembly, re-
moving and installing.
- Remove upper steering column fasteners. See 320 Steering
and Wheel Alignment.
4 Remove dash support fasteners (arrows).
Remove wire ties as necessary and remove support.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
Rear parcel shelf, removing and installing
(models without rear
HPS airbags)
WARNING-
On 1998 and later models, rear Head Protection System
(HPS)
airbags may be installed (optional equipment). The
procedure given below does not covermodels with rear HPS
airbags. See721
Airbag System (SRS).
- Remove C-pillar trim panels. See Rear window pillar trim
panel (C-pillar), removing and installing.
- Remove rear seat backrest. See 520 Seats.
- Rear parcel shelf removing:
Remove center headrest fasteners.
Remove
seatbelt floor mounting fasteners.
Carefully pry out safety belt trim panels and feed
seatbelt
through slots.
. . . - -. . . . . . . . . Remove expansion rivets and slide pane fonvard to re-
move.
< Remove expanson r:vets (arrows).
Remove vent panels (A).
Remove speafter pane s (B).
Remove center head rest s-pporl fasteners (C).
Slioe parcel shelf forward lo remove.
- lnsta lation s reverse of removal.

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51 5-1 6
Central Locking and Anti-Theft
DOOR HANDLES AND LOCKS
In the procedures that follow, door handle removal, door lock
cylinder removal and door latch removal are covered for the
left front door. Other doors are similar although simpler, due
to the
lack of lock cylinder.
Inside door release removal is covered in the procedure for
inner door
ane el removal. See 411 Doors.
Door handle (outer), removing and
installing
NOTE-
IfBMWspecial tools 51 3201 and51 3 203 are available, the
door handle can be removed without removing the door trim
panel or door
airbag. Use the access hole behind the rubber
sealing plug on the door edge.
- Close window on front door.
- Disconnect battery negative (-) cable.
CAUTlOG
Prior to disconnecting the batter)! read the battery discon-
nection cautions given
in 001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
Remove front door trim panel. See 411 Doors.
Remove door-mounted air bag. See 721
Airbag System
(SRS).
Remove rubber sealing plug (arrow) from door edge
NOTE-
In the photo below, door handle and lock cylinder carrier are
shown on the work bench for clarity.
Working inside door cavity:
- Use long thin screwdriver to release locking tab A. Push
screwdriver through hole for rubber sealing plug.
Slide locking plate
B toward front of door.
Working on outside of door, lift out lower edge of handle and
pull down to remove.
Installation is reverse of removal,
Tightening torques
Airbag to door (replace screws) 8.5 Nrn (75 in-lb)

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Central Locking and ~nti-~heel
Door latch, removing and installing
- Close window on subject door and open all other windows.
- Disconnect battery negative (-) cable
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the batterl: read the battery discon-
nection cautions given in
001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
- Remove door trim panel. See 411 Doors.
- Remove air bag. See 721 Airbag System (SRS).
- Remove outer door handle. See Door handle (outer), re-
moving and installing.
< Working inside door cavity, release loclting tabs (arrows)
and open protective cover.
Pull down on electrical harness connector (arrow) to re-
lease.
< Working inside door cavity, next to outside door sltin:
Disconnect door lock cylinder Bowden cable from latch as-
sembly arm
(A) and support (B).
Disconnect microswitch connector (arrow).

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I Central Locking and Anti-Theft
< Working at outer door edge:
Disconnect inside door release
Bowden cable guide by
sliding mounting clip (A) forward.
Remove latch mounting fasteners
(B) and (C) and remove
latch.
NOTE-
In the photo below, door handle assembly and latch assem-
bly are shown removed from the car
for clarity.
Installation: Slide latch into position in door making sure that
cross-shaped tip of door
loclc cylinder mechanism fits cor-
rectly into corresponding opening in latch mechanism (in-
set).
Remainder of installation is reverse of removal. Operate
loclc
using key before installing door trim panel.
Tightening torques
Airbag to door (replace screws) 8.5 Nm (75 in-lb)
Outer door lock cylinder, removing and
installing
- Close window on subject door. Open all other windows
- Disconnect battery negative (-) cable.
CA UTIOIG
Prior to disconnecting the baffeg read the battery discon-
nection cautions given in
001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
- Remove door trim panel. See 411 Doors.
- Remove door air bag. See 721 Airbag System (SRS).
- Remove outer door handle. See Door handle (outer), re-
moving and installing.
- Remove door latch. See Door latch, removing and install-
ing.

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l Seats
Seat repair and component replacement is possible once the
seat has been removed from the vehicle.
Before servicing front seats read safety regulations on han-
dling
airbag modules and pyrotechnic seatbelt tensioners.
See
720 Seat belts and 721 Airbag system (SRS).
WARNING-
. The front seats are equipped with pyrotechnic seat belt
tensioners. These tensioners are powerful devices and
should be handled with exfreme care. Incorrect handling
can trigger off the tensioner and cause injury.
BMW recommends that all repair or replacement
worlc
on pyrotechnic devices must be carried out by a quali-
fied
BMW technician.
Be sure to disconnect the battery and wait
5 seconds
before attempting to work on pyrotechnic devices.
During body straightening and welding with an electric
arc welder, always disconnect the battery and the con-
nection to the pyrotechnic gas generators.
Seat switch and memory module, removing
and installing
- Remove front seat. See Front seats, removing and install-
ing.
- Carefully pull seat adjusting ltnobs straight out to remove.
Remove screw fastener
(A) and trim clips (B), turn side panel
downward to remove.
Disconnect electrical harness connector
(arrow).

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I Seat Belts
This section covers repairs to the following seat belts sys-
tems. See the table below.
IMultIple Restraint Systems I
Years
311 996 - 811 997
Multiple Restraint System electronics integrate seat belt op-
erations and
airbag deployment. Airbag repair information is
covered
in 721 Airbag System (SRS).
Troubleshooting
The seat belt reel should lock when driving quicltly through
curves,
during severe braking or in case of a collision. The au-
tomatic reel does not require any servicing and should never
be opened.
- In case of an accident, follow the seat belt troubleshooting
procedures presented
in the table below.
Troubleshooting procedures
Belt creased, unraveled, pinched, cut or
melted. Belt buckle or belt loclt plastic casing Repairs
Replace complete automatic
seat belt.
Also
checlt and replace, if necessary, seat
Problem
Damage to seat
belt.
worn, damaged or missing.
Seat belt bucltle is not ejected with spring
pressure when red button on seat belt loclt is
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Automatic belt soueaks when fastened or I~xcessive friction in belt guides. I Replace reel assembly.
Probable
cause
Accident in which bumper impact absorbers
were permanently deformed.
Seat belts aged or worn.
pressed.
Seat belt automatic reel does not lock when
pulled out suddenly.
Seat belt automatic reel jams when pulled
out.
Seat belt does not retract automatically
(see note below).
Automatic reel loose. Return sorino broken inside reel. belt mounting on car body and
seat belt
mounting on seat runner.
Replace complete automatic seat belt.
Seat belt
loclt mechanism worn or
damaged.
Tighten reel mounting bolt Replace reel assembly.
Replace seat belt lock.
Automatic reel defective.
Automatic reel loose. Return spring
broken inside reel.
Automatic reel loose.
Return spring brolten inside reel. Replace reel
assembly.
Tighten reel mounting
bolt.
Replace reel assembly.
Tighten reel mounting bolt. Replace reel assembly.
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Replace complete automatic seat belt.
Also check retaining bracket of belt
Seat belt
pyrotechnic tensioner triggered. Accident triggered pyrotechnic deployment.