65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit

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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! , see 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead and cover, see 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove complete center console , see 51 16 165 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE CENTRE CONSOLE .
Remove rear cabin ventilation duct

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 1AZ , see 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL .

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Installation:

Make sure ground cable (2) is correctly laid.

If necessary, replace damaged cable shoe on ground cable (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Ground Cable, Plug Connection And Nuts

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding.