65 77 541 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right acceleration sensor

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front bumper trim  . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove acceleration sensor (3).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 65 77 9AZ  , see 77 AIRBAG TRIGGER DEVICE

Replace screws (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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