65 77 680 Removing and installing (replacing) airbag control unit with gateway module

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions !
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 trim for instrument panel at bottom right. See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Unlock catches (1) in direction of arrow.

Pull airbag control unit with gateway module (2) out of equipment carrier (3) slightly.

Unlock plug connections (4) and disconnect.

Remove airbag control unit with gateway module (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connections And Catches

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding .