65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit (build date from 09/2005)
WARNING:
Note airbag safety instructions! Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
. Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- Remove center console, refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
If necessary, remove rear compartment air duct and disconnect associated plug connections.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screws (2) and remove airbag control unit (3).
Tightening torque, refer to 65 77 1AZ in AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - E60 .