65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)
. See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
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WARNING:
Note airbag safety instructions!
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead and cover. See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (CONVERTIBLE).
- Remove storage compartment . See 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 65 77 1AZ, see 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 .