65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit (build date from 09/2005)
WARNING:
Note airbag safety instructions
!
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
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)
.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
- Remove center console . See 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 65 77 1AZ , see 77 AIRBAG TRIGGER DEVICE