65 77 016 Removing and installing airbag control unit

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (N62/E53) .

Special Tools Required:

11 4 190

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions! Refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury. Disconnect battery negative lead and cover. Refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY . Check system after installation.

Vehicle With Rear Compartment Fan:

Remove complete rear compartment fan. Refer to 64 11 772 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE REAR FAN COMPLETELY .

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nuts (2) and lift off airbag control unit (3).

Installation:

Ensure grounding cable (4) is correctly laid.
Tightening torque, refer to 65 77 1AZ in AUDIO, NAVIGATION & ANTI-THEFT - SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (N62/E53) .

Fig 2: Lifting Off Airbag Control Unit

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Vehicle Without Rear Compartment Fan:

Remove fresh air grill in footwell. Refer to 64 22 190 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRESH-AIR GRILL IN REAR OF CAR .

Unclip carpet on left and right. Refer to 51 16 204 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CUP HOLDER .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nuts (2) with special tool 11 4 190.

Raise airbag control unit (3) slightly and pull out.

Installation:

Ensure grounding cable is correctly laid.
Observe tightening torque, refer to 65 77 1AZ in AUDIO, NAVIGATION & ANTI-THEFT - SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (N62/E53) .

Fig 3: Pulling Out Airbag Control Unit

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