65 77 016 Removing and installing airbag control unit

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions! Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AIRBAG RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS article. Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove storage compartment. See 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE TRAY
Disconnect battery negative lead. See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY

Cut carpet (1) along premarked line and fold back.

Installation:

Secure carpet (1) to position (2) using cable strap.

Fig 1: Securing Carpet To Position Using Cable Strap

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Release nuts (2), tightening torque, 8.8 N.m.

Fig 2: Releasing Nuts

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Raise airbag control unit.

Fig 3: Raising Airbag Control Unit

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Installation:

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

Unfasten plug connection and disconnect.

Lift out airbag control unit.