65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
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WARNING:
Note airbag safety instructions! See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES
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Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim, see 51 47 102 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Disconnect battery negative lead, seeTHE BATTERY .
- Remove center console, see 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Installation:
Before screwing down airbag control unit, make sure negative lead (3) is resting on associated stud bolt.
Tightening torque: 65 77 1AZ, see 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING UNIT .
Remove airbag control unit (4) in direction of arrow.
Replacement:
Carry out programming/coding using appropriate BMW service tool.