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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2011 BMW 528i
Restraints - Repair
2011 BMW 528iSECTION Restraints - Repair
- General
- Seat Belts
- 72 11... Check list for automatic seat belt
- 72 11... Checking automatic seat belt
- 72 11... Checklist for front seat
- 72 11 092 Removing and installing or replacing rear left or right seat belts
- 72 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing front anchor fitting tensioner (driver's seat only)
- 72 11 033 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right seat belt
- 72 11 070 Removing and installing/replacing front lower belt fitting (belt tensioner), driver's seat
- 72 11 071 Removing and installing/replacing front lower belt fitting (belt tensioner), passenger seat
- 72 11 097 Removing and installing/replacing rear center lower strap
- 72 11 101 Removing and installing/replacing rear center seat belt
- 72 11 096 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right lower strap
- 72 Safety precautions and general information
- Gas Generators, Airbag Modules (With Steering Wheel Airbag 3234)
- 51 23... Check actuator (vehicles to 09/2011)
- 51 23... Check actuator (vehicles from 09/2011)
- 51 23... Checking hood/bonnet locks
- 72 12... Deactivating front passenger airbags with key switch
- 72 12... Notes on scrapping vehicles with gas generators (airbag system)
- 72 12... Procedure after airbag deployment as result of an accident
- 41 00... Procedure for vehicles with active pedestrian protection (AFGS) after an accident
- 72 12 000 Removing and installing or replacing airbag module on passenger's side
- 72 12 060 Removing and installing or replacing left or right head airbag
- 72 12 050 Removing and installing side airbag (front seat) (vehicles to 07/2013)
- 72 12 050 Removing and installing side airbag (front seat) (vehicles from 07/2013)
- 72 12 004 Removing and installing/replacing airbag module for driver's knee protection (only US version and Korean version from 07/2013)
- 72 12 006 Removing and installing/replacing airbag module for passenger knee protection (only US version and Korean version from 07/2013)
- 51 23 400 Removing and installing/replacing left or right actuator (active pedestrian protection), vehicles up to 09/2011
- 72 12 061 Removing and installing/replacing left or right head airbag (version with slide/tilt sunroof)
- 61 00... Repairing airbag cables
- 52 14 888 Replacing both gas cartridges for crash-active headrest
- 52 14 886 Replacing gas cartridge for crash-active headrest on left or right (vehicles to 07/2013)
- 52 17 886 Replacing gas cartridge for crash-active headrest on left or right (vehicles from 07/2013)
- 72 Safety precautions and general information
- 72 00... Safety regulations for handling components with gas generators
- 72 12... Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections
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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.