65 77 730 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Vehicle Center 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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead and cover. See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY
Remove center armrest. See 51 16 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTRE ARMREST (FRONT)

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2) and remove vehicle center sensor (3).

Installation:

For tightening torque 65 77 6AZ , see 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL

Make sure sensor is mounted without play.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Screws & Center Sensor

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 2: Identifying DIS
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