65 77 720 Removing and installing (replacing) left B-pillar sensor

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions! Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibers. Refer to 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead and cover. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove trim panel for door pillar (bottom). Refer to 51 43 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (BOTTOM) .

Slacken screws (1)

Release screw (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 65 77 5AZ in AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - E60 .

Raise B-pillar sensor (3) slightly through opening in B-pillar and feed out towards rear.

Unclip cable duct (4) at points (5).

Fig 1: Locating B-Pillar Sensor Retaining Screws

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Feed B-pillar sensor (2) in direction of arrow out of B-pillar (3) and remove.

Installation:

Make sure electrical leads are correctly routed.

Fig 2: Removing B-Pillar Sensor

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Installation:

Make sure metal nut (1) is correctly positioned on B-pillar sensor (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Metal Nut On B-Pillar Sensor

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .