Airbags are not an issue as long as you don't unplug them.

I have some pics of the door with the panel off - let me try and find them and I will post them.

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2001 X5 3.0i (PP/WP/AP) Traded at 213K miles
RARE White on Black - Why does everyone get Tan??
First E53 with 215s on XOutpost!!