65 77 016 Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Control Unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions!

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead and cover . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove complete center console . See 51 16 165 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE CENTRE CONSOLE .
Remove rear cabin ventilation duct

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque. See AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Installation:

Make sure ground cable (2) is correctly laid.

If necessary, replace damaged cable shoe on ground cable (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Control Unit Plug Connections And Nuts

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING .