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) .

WARNING: NOTE AIRBAG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

NOTE: FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD and cover
Remove TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL at bottom right

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: Removing Airbag Control Unit With Gateway Module

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .