65 77 720 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right B-Pillar Sensor (From 09/2005)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR .

Release screw (1).

Slacken screw (2) and feed out B-pillar sensor in downward direction.

Tightening torque: 4.6 Nm

Installation:

Make sure centering pin (3) is correctly seated.

Replace screws (1 and 2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Centering Pin

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove B-pillar sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying B-Pillar Sensor And Plug Connection

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