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.
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) (Coupe).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead and cover. Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (Coupe).
- Remove rear side trim panel . Refer to 51 43 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL (Convertible only)
Release screw (1).
Loosen screw (2).
Installation:
Tightening torque, see 65 77 5AZ in 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL .
Feed out B-pillar sensor and disconnect associated plug connection.
IMPORTANT:
Direction arrow (1) must point when viewed in direction of travel outwards!
Installation:
Establish correct positioning of B-pillar sensor (1) by means of guide pin (2) and screw (3).