Central Airbag Trigger Module (ZAE & ZAE II): Notes

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Model: E31, E34, E36, E36/7, E38

Production Date: E31: from 9/93 to production end

E34: from 9/93 to production end

E36/7: from start of production to 8/97

E36: from 9/93 to 12/96

E38: from start of production to 8/96

E39: from start of production to 8/96

Central "Airbag" Trigger Module (ZAE)

The ZAE passive safety system preceded the MRS systems. It was introduced for the 1994 Model Year vehicles including:

E31 - all models.
E34 - all models.
E36 - all models.

The ZAE was enhanced with added features for the E38 in model year 1995.

The ZAE system consists of the following components:

ZAE control module.
Driver's airbag.
Passenger's front airbag.
SRS warning lamp.
Pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners (with E38).
Seat belt switch contacts (with E38).
Passenger's seat occupancy sensor (with E38).