Yah, wasn’t sure if it was necessary but I unplugged the connector and loosened the airline to the pump to deflate the old airbag.

Some people seem to have airbags that leak worse or just cut the bag with a razor blade to compress and remove the old part.

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e70 - purchased 6/2018
e36 - wouldn't pass smog at 190k 2016
e53 - transmission blew at 225k 2012
e30 - sold as it was a little slow for a DD and burning oil at 220k 2011