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65 77 720 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Left B-Pillar Sensor

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WARNING:

Note airbag safety instructions.  See 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

IMPORTANT:

Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)  . See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) (Coupe).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screw (1).

Loosen screw (2).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, see 65 77 5AZ in 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL .

Feed out B-pillar sensor and disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw
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IMPORTANT: Direction arrow (1) must point when viewed in direction of travel outwards! 
Fig 2: Identifying Direction Arrow
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Installation: 

Establish correct positioning of B-pillar sensor (1) by means of guide pin (2) and screw (3).

Fig 3: Identifying B-Pillar Sensor, Guide Pin & Screw
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