Air Bag with LPG

[Marlowboy]

Hi all, recently purchased a Project, 2002 X5 LPG to play with! Good this Retirement.

Can someone help with a LPG question? The Tank is where the Spare Wheel sits and the Battery is below this, I think! I need to replace the Front Door Handle and “slightly” concerned about the Air Bag behind the Door Panel when I remove it.  I don’t want to spoil my good looks by it exploding in my face!

i know you SHOULD disconnect the Battery but I can’t obviously get access to it with the Tank there. Help!

[Greydog]

Hi Martin

Welcome to the Forum

Which engine V8 or Straight 6? Clever putting the battery underneath everything isn't it makes it a mission even without the LPG tank. The door handle carrier is a known PITA if that is what your changing, many have found the cheap ebay items inferior and end up changing more than once. I brought mine for my 4.4 with LPG from BMW when I changed the carrier I un bolted the airbag and suspended it out of the way and could complete all the work with out disconnecting anything just be careful. It also meant that I didn't have to reset any warning lights. I used www.pelicanparts.com as they have some great "how too's" with pictures just remember it's an American site so they have the steering on the wrong side.

Dave

[Marlowboy]

Hi Dave, thank you for the welcome. I’m afraid it’s the Hairdresser’s straight 6 Petrol, still performance was not my main aim! I have seen a couple of Posts saying they did exactly how you did it and no BANGS so I’ll give it a go later. Thanks again

[Greydog]

Hi Martin

The straight 6 may be down a few horse power but it is the stronger engine long term, due to the V8's habit of shredding its plastic chain guides. 

If you aren't aware www.realoem.com is a BMW online parts list with small exploded drawing show where bits go. Just put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will bring up your model.

www.newtis.info is a BMW technical information site, the same information that Dealers use.

Enjoy your X5

Dave