65 77 720 Removing and installing (replacing) left B-pillar sensor
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WARNING:
Note airbag safety instructions!
See 72 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION (135i)
or 72 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION (128i)
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Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
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)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead and cover. See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (CONVERTIBLE).
- Remove rear side trim panel . See 51 43 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL UPPER SECTION and 51 43 034 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT LOWER SIDE TRIM SECTION .
IMPORTANT:
Direction arrow (3) must point when viewed in direction of travel outwards!
Release screws (1).
Remove sensor and disconnect plug connection (2).
Installation:
Tightening torque 65 77 3AZ, see 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL .