65 77 016 Removing and Installing/Replacing Airbag Control Unit
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
. See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
(Coupe).
WARNING:
Note airbag safety instructions! See 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead and cover. Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (Coupe).
- Remove storage compartment . Refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT and/or 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
If necessary, remove foam cover from airbag control unit.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screw (2) and nuts (3).
Tightening torque, see 65 77 1AZ in 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL .
Installation:
Before screwing down airbag control unit (4), make sure negative lead (5) is resting on associated threaded pin.
Remove airbag control unit (4) in direction of arrow.
Replacement:
Carry out programming/coding for BMW/MINI service functions in Progman.