BMW X3 E83 LCI Front Door Air Module Control Unit Right O/S 3426316

Description

BMW X3 E83 LCI Front Door Air Module Control Unit Right O/S is an original safety component designed for installation in the front right door of this model. As part of the Door Upholstery group, it works with the factory SRS system, providing appropriate side protection for the driver or passenger. This solution allows for a technically correct post-collision repair while maintaining BMW’s factory safety concept.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3426316
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3426316
• Substitutable numbers: 34342631501Q, 72123426316, 3426316, 34342631601
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented airbag is designed for installation in the front right door of the BMW X3 E83, within the side body protection zone. The component works with collision sensors and the airbag system control unit, creating a coherent passive safety system. Its placement within the door structure allows for the mitigation of side impact effects by rapidly deploying the airbag between the door panel and the occupant.

As a part integrated with the door upholstery, the airbag is designed for the specific dimensions and interior geometry of the BMW X3 E83, which ensures proper airbag deployment guidance and stable mounting at factory points.

Construction and compatibility

The door airbag for the BMW X3 E83 is designed as an OEM component, matched to the factory mounting system and the vehicle’s electrical installation. The appropriate electrical connector design enables correct operation with the original wiring harness and SRS control unit, without the need for installation modifications.

The component is intended for use in the front right body zone, which is significant both for correct installation and for the proper functioning of the safety system. Using the correct airbag for the specific side of the vehicle is crucial from the perspective of deployment geometry and control unit algorithms.

Condition and service application

The airbag is offered as a used part, which allows for economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original component design. This type of component is primarily used in post-accident repairs where the SRS system has been triggered or the side door zone has been damaged.

Replacing a door airbag should be carried out by a qualified service center, following safety procedures regarding work with pyrotechnic systems and using appropriate diagnostic tools to verify the system’s correct operation after installation.

Benefits of using an original door airbag

Using an original door airbag in the BMW X3 E83 ensures:

• preservation of the factory side protection concept in the door area,
• proper fitment to the upholstery and door structure,
• consistency with the existing SRS system and airbag control unit,
• the ability to restore full functionality of the safety system after post-accident repair.

Thanks to this, the vehicle regains the level of passenger protection in the side zone intended by the manufacturer, and the repair remains consistent with BMW’s design assumptions.

Related items from the BMW Door Upholstery group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side door zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as upholstery panels, inserts, or interior covers, check the available parts in the BMW Door Upholstery category.

To better plan service work on the vehicle and understand the dependencies between various sub-assemblies, it is also worth reading practical tips on selecting used drivetrain components, which you can find in the article Used gearbox – when is it worth it and what you need to remember.