BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 LCI Front Passenger Side Airbag Dashboard

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 LCI Front Passenger Side Airbag Dashboard is a factory-made passive safety system component designed for installation in the front of the passenger cabin. It is an original BMW component, specifically designed to work with the dashboard in these models, which ensures the proper operation of the airbag system. By maintaining the OEM design, the airbag retains the correct deployment geometry in the passenger zone.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9113225
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9113225
• Substitutable numbers: 72129138247, 72126983171, 72129113226, 72129113225, 72127059292, 72126973742, 9138247, 6983171, 9113226, 9113225, 7059292, 6973742, 399113225016
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The passenger airbag mounted in the dashboard area is responsible for protecting the person sitting in the front during a frontal collision. This element works with collision sensors, the SRS controller, and other airbags to create a coherent safety system. The placement in the Front zone ensures proper coverage of the space in front of the passenger and limits the G-forces acting on the upper body parts.

Compatibility and dashboard integration

The airbag has been designed for installation in the factory dashboard cavity of the appropriate versions of the BMW 3 Series E90, E91, and E92. The design of the mounts and the shape of the module are matched to the original dashboard structure, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the proper fit of interior elements. Thanks to this, there is no need to interfere with the dashboard structure or use additional adapters after installation.

The original nature of the component helps maintain consistency with the factory SRS system – both in terms of electrical parameters and the mechanical way the airbag deploys during activation.

Technical characteristics and advantages of use

The passenger airbag in this configuration is a cassette module intended for installation under the dashboard cover. This solution allows for:

• correct orientation of the airbag towards the passenger when the system is triggered,
• maintaining the appropriate zone of controlled dashboard deformation,
• integration with the factory BMW airbag controller,
• maintaining interior aesthetics without visible modifications.

Choosing an original airbag module from the Dashboards category allows for maintaining compliance with the manufacturer's factory safety standards and facilitates SRS system diagnostics after installation.

Condition of the element and assembly aspects

The offered passenger airbag comes from a used vehicle, which allows for an economical replacement of a damaged module while maintaining the original BMW specification. Before installation, it is recommended to verify the SRS installation, check the wiring harnesses, and perform computer diagnostics to clear errors and confirm proper communication with the module.

Due to the nature of the safety element, installation should be carried out by a workshop with experience in working with airbag systems, in accordance with the manufacturer's procedures and health and safety rules (disconnecting the power supply, discharging the installation, proper tightening torques for fasteners).

Expanding the BMW cockpit zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as reinforcements, air vents, or covers, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

If you are considering a wider use of components from the secondary market, including electronic elements working with safety and comfort systems, a guide describing the selection of used controllers and modules may be helpful – you can find details in the article The second life of electronics – when is it worth choosing used engine controllers, comfort modules, and parking sensors?.