37 14 610 Removing and installing/replacing transversal-acceleration sensor

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

IMPORTANT: Do not kink floor panelling under any circumstances!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RIGHT FRONT SEAT
Lift carpet and fold back to one side
Remove floor inlay

Release nuts (1), disconnect plug connection (2) and remove lateral acceleration sensor (3).

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 37 14 7AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts, Plug Connection And Lateral Acceleration Sensor

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After installation:

If necessary, carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION