65 77 720 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Left B-Pillar Sensor
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WARNING:
Note airbag safety instructions!
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
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 front entrance cover strip . See 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
- Remove seat belt retractor with holder
Version with rear cabin air conditioning:
- Remove front seat . See 52 14 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT .
- Remove rear cabin ventilation duct from B-pillar
- Partially detach carpet in area of B-pillar
- If necessary, remove rear cabin ventilation duct under carpet
Release screws (1), feed out sensor and disconnect associated plug connection.
Tightening torque. See AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .
Installation:
Establish correct positioning of B-pillar sensor (1) by means of guide pin (2) and screw (3).