Air Bag System - Handling of Pyrotechnic Devices

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Group 72 Equipment and Accessories


Bulletin Number 72 03 89 (1835)


February 1992


This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 72 03 89 (1835) dated March 1989 which should be removed from your S.I. binder and discarded.

SUBJECT:
Handling of Pyrotechnic Devices: Airbag Modules

MODELS:
All

Situation:
The following procedure has been established to handle non-deployed SRS Airbag Units, once they have been removed from a vehicle.

This is applicable only for units replaced under warranty.

Handling Procedure:
Place the removed unit in the shipping container that the replacement und was shipped in from BMW. This container is properly constructed and labeled to meet Department of Transportation regulations concerning the shipment of these devices.

Include in the container the following information:

Warranty Parts Tag and the BMW Service Tester printout of the Control Unft I.D. and fault survey.

Ship container individually to:

WARRANTY PARTS RETURN CENTER MONTVALE, NJ 07645





Note:
UPS ground shipping is available in 48 states (not Alaska or Hawaii). The package should have the proper labeling from the factory. A Hazardous Materials form must be filled out and attached to the top of the box. Refer to illustrations.