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Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Crash-Active Head Restraint
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Crash-Active Head Restraint
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Warning!
Read and comply with safety regulations [1][2]Safety Regulations for Handling Components with Gas Generators for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crash-active head restraint and thereby cause injury.
Switch off ignition!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Clamp off battery negative lead Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
- Remove rear panel Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Panel on Left or Right Front Seat Backrest (Normal/Semi-Electric)
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Pull out split pin (2).
If necessary, cut cable ties.
Lift out head restraint.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.