BMW F70 U06 Air Module Driver's Side M Sport Steering Wheel DAMAGED 5A49BA8

BMW F70/U06 Driver Airbag Module for M Sport Steering Wheel is a specialized component from the Steering Wheels and Horn Buttons group, designed for installation in the front zone of the vehicle. The part is offered in a condition suitable for parts or repair, making it an attractive base for automotive electronics workshops, safety component refurbishment, and BMW interior tuning.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5A49BA8-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: For parts or not working
• OEM Part Number: 5A49BA8
• Substitutable numbers: 5A49BA8, 32305A49BA8
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black
• Category: Steering Wheels & Horn Buttons

Purpose and Function of the Airbag Module

The presented driver airbag module is an element integrated with the M Sport steering wheel, operating in the front part of the vehicle. It is responsible for cooperation with the airbag system and steering wheel buttons, constituting an important component of the active safety and operational comfort system. The black color of the housing allows for a cohesive fit with the sporty, dark interior trim of BMW F-series vehicles.

Due to its condition described as "for parts or not working," the module is particularly interesting for services specializing in electronics diagnostics and repair, which use such components as a source of parts or a base for professional refurbishment.

Application in BMW M Sport Steering Wheel

The module is designed to work with the M Sport steering wheel, which means it is compatible with the sporty rim, characteristic button layout, and BMW interior styling. Therefore, it can be used for:

• restoring the factory completeness of an M Sport steering wheel,
• interior swaps between BMW vehicles of the same generation,
• tuning projects where maintaining the original steering wheel control architecture is important.

For workshops involved in adapting sport steering wheels within the same BMW platform, such a module is a valuable source of components, allowing for cost optimization while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications.

Visual and Installation Characteristics

The black color of the module's housing facilitates integration with most factory BMW F-series interior configurations, which are dominated by dark tones. Its placement in the front part of the vehicle requires precise installation within the steering column and adherence to factory mounting points.

Given its condition described as "for parts or not working," detailed electrical and visual diagnostics by a qualified service are necessary before any attempt to restore functionality. The product is best treated as a donor for structural elements, connectors, housing, or as a base for specialized refurbishment.

Application in Service and Refurbishment

The driver airbag module for the BMW M Sport steering wheel is suitable for:

• workshops involved in the repair and programming of airbag control units,
• workshops refurbishing interior elements and safety systems,
• interior reconstruction projects after a collision, where compatible housings and wiring harnesses are needed.

For professional services, it is important that the part comes from a group dedicated to the BMW brand, which facilitates maintaining structural and visual consistency with other cockpit elements.

Expanding BMW Interior Configuration

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the steering wheel area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as sport rims, control buttons, or additional control modules, check the available parts in the BMW Steering Wheels and Horn Buttons category.

For inspiration in designing an ergonomic, refreshed BMW cockpit and optimizing the use of used interior elements, it is worth reading the guide Car Interior Tuning with Global Parts, which discusses practical aspects of selecting used seats and steering wheels.