Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG SYSTEMSIMPACT SENSOR
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Impact Sensor
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Impact Sensor
Locations
- A157 Satellite, Left B-Pillar
- A158 Satellite, Right B-Pillar
- A161 Satellite, Vehicle Center
- A174a Airbag Sensor, B-Pillar, Passenger's Side (ACSM Crash Safety Module)
- B78A Airbag Sensor, Front Driver's Side Door (Acsm Crash Safety Module)
- B79A Airbag Sensor, Front Passenger's Side Door (Acsm Crash Safety Module)
- B10508 Airbag Front Sensor, Left (With SGM-SIM Safety and Gateway Module (SIM))
- B10508a Front Airbag Sensor, Driver's Side (With Acsm Crash Safety Module)
- B10509 Airbag Front Sensor, Right (With SGM-SIM Safety and Gateway Module (SIM))
- B10509a Front Airbag Sensor, Passenger's Side (With Acsm Crash Safety Module)
Service and Repair
- Removing and Installing/Replacing Left B-Pillar Sensor
- Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Acceleration Sensor
- Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Front Door Sensor
- Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right B-Pillar Sensor (From 09/05)
- Removing and Installing/Replacing Vehicle Center Sensor
Diagrams
- Diagram Information and Instructions
- Wire Color Code Identification
- Component ID (General List)
- Signal Glossary
- Signal Names For Positive/Ground Connections
- Signal Names For Lights
- Signal Names With A
- Signal Names With B
- Signal Names With C
- Signal Names With D
- Signal Names With E
- Signal Names With F
- Signal Names With G
- Signal Names With H
- Signal Names With I
- Signal Names With K
- Signal Names With L
- Signal Names With M
- Signal Names With N
- Signal Names With O
- Signal Names With P
- Signal Names With Q
- Signal Names With R
- Signal Names With S
- Signal Names With T
- Signal Names With U
- Signal Names With V
- Signal Names With W
- Signal Names With Z
- Connector Views
- Electrical Diagrams
- Diagram Information and Instructions
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.