replacing airbags

asuresh8 · 02-05-2011, 03:41 PM

So, my brother hit a curb in his 325i, and his side airbag and side curtain airbag went off. Does anyone know if I can replace these myself easily or do I have to take it to a shop. Most importantly, do I have to go through a dealer? because the car is not under warranty anymore.

fdriller9 · 02-05-2011, 07:11 PM

You don't have to go through the dealer but you need a shop that has a tool to reset the airbag warning lights.

Autologic, GT1, Bav Tool, etc.

Not sure about installation.

Bakeme521 · 02-05-2011, 10:13 PM

You have to bring it to a shop most airbags are held in with a certain kind of rivet that I think only certified shops can get. Never can be to safe when it comes to your life.

bsamoul · 02-06-2011, 01:18 AM

If the airbags blew you might have to replace the seat belt pre-tensioners!

David1 · 02-06-2011, 04:59 PM

The cost to fix this is going to blow your mind not including other damage to the car.

GMWNashville · 02-06-2011, 06:41 PM

you can replace them yourself if you want-though the code will need to obv be cleared. That being said-its not so simple to replace the curtain bag and side airbag-when the curtain bag blows it usually damages the headliner and pillar trim. When the side bag blows it usually damages the seat leather and possibly the pillar trim and door panel. Also-check the rear seat belt pyrotechnics as they will typically blow in an accident also. Since i assume the car still runs and drives the BST likely didnt blow off..

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asuresh8 Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 09 911 C4s Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	replacing airbags So, my brother hit a curb in his 325i, and his side airbag and side curtain airbag went off. Does anyone know if I can replace these myself easily or do I have to take it to a shop. Most importantly, do I have to go through a dealer? because the car is not under warranty anymore.
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	You don't have to go through the dealer but you need a shop that has a tool to reset the airbag warning lights. Autologic, GT1, Bav Tool, etc. Not sure about installation.
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Bakeme521 Some say... 239 Rep 4,296 Posts Drives: Fresh Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge n NOLA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.24]	You have to bring it to a shop most airbags are held in with a certain kind of rivet that I think only certified shops can get. Never can be to safe when it comes to your life. __________________ I have exhaust and an intake...
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David1 Brigadier General 814 Rep 3,953 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	The cost to fix this is going to blow your mind not including other damage to the car. __________________ 2021 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \|Black with orange Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	you can replace them yourself if you want-though the code will need to obv be cleared. That being said-its not so simple to replace the curtain bag and side airbag-when the curtain bag blows it usually damages the headliner and pillar trim. When the side bag blows it usually damages the seat leather and possibly the pillar trim and door panel. Also-check the rear seat belt pyrotechnics as they will typically blow in an accident also. Since i assume the car still runs and drives the BST likely didnt blow off..
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