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.

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibers . See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead and cover. See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY
Remove panel for door pillar. See 51 43 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (BOTTOM)
Remove retractor for front seat belt and place to one side. See 72 11 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT BELT

Unscrew bolt (1).

Loosen screws (2).

Installation:

For tightening torque 65 77 5AZ , see 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL .

Make sure sensor is mounted without play.

Lift B-pillar sensor (3) slightly at screws (2) and remove towards rear in B-pillar.

Fig 1: Lifting B-pillar Sensor (3) Slightly At Screws (2) And Remove Toward Rear In B-Pillar

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Feed B-pillar sensor (2) in direction of arrow out of B-pillar and remove.

Fig 2: Removing B-Pillar Sensor

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Installation:

For improved positioning, guide B-pillar sensor (1) if necessary through opening in B-pillar (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Guide B-Pillar Sensor

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 4: Identifying DIS
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