65 77 016 Removing and installing airbag control unit

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions! Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury. Disconnect battery negative lead and cover.

Press fresh-air grill and trim/heating controls apart a little, unclip trim/heating controls at top and pull out.

Slide fresh-air grill approx. 30 to 40 mm downwards and pull out.

Fig 1: Sliding Fresh-Air Grill Downwards And Pulling Out

Installation:

Guide in fresh-air grill centered and press completely upward. Then install trim/heating controls.

Unlock and disconnect plug connections and remove trim or heater controls.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connections

Release nuts and raise airbag control unit.

Fig 3: Releasing Nuts And Raising Airbag Control Unit

Installation:

Before installing airbag control unit, make sure grounding cable is resting on stud bolt (1).

Tightening torque, refer to 65 77 1AZ 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL .

Unfasten plug connection and disconnect.

Lift out airbag control unit.

Fig 4: Lifting Out Airbag Control Unit