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.
2012 BMW 535xi GTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Restraints - Repair
- Safety Information
- 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 11 033 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 strap fitting (belt tensioner), front passenger seat
- 72 11 294 Removing and installing/replacing lower belt (seat belt buckle), rear left
- 72 11 297 Removing and installing/replacing rear center lower strap fitting
- 72 11 101 Removing and installing/replacing rear center seat belt
- 72 11 096 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right lower strap (belt buckle)
- 72 11 295 Removing and installing/replacing rear right lower strap (seat belt buckle)
- Gas Generators, Airbag Modules (With Steering Wheel Airbag 3234)
- 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
- 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 (version 1)
- 72 12 050 Removing and installing side airbag, front seat (version 2)
- 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)
- 72 12 061 Removing and installing/replacing left or right head airbag (version with slide/tilt sunroof)
- 72 12... Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections
- Airbag Control Units, Airbag Sensors
- 65 77 720 Removing and installing (replacing) left B-pillar sensor (older version)
- 65 77 720 Removing and installing (replacing) left B-pillar sensor (newer version)
- 65 77 740 Removing and installing (replacing) left front door sensor
- 65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit
- 65 77 735 Removing and installing/replacing central sensor
- 65 77 532 Removing and installing/replacing front left sensor (only US version and Korean version from 07/2013)
- 65 77 534 Removing and installing/replacing front right sensor (only US version and Korean version from 07/2013)
- 65 77 725 Removing and installing/replacing right B-pillar sensor
- 65 77 745 Removing and installing/replacing right front door sensor
- 65 77 604 Replacing seat occupancy mat for front passenger seat occupancy detector
- 65 77 604 Replacing sensor mat (CIS mat) for front passenger seat occupancy detector
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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.
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