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!

After installation:

Carry out following steps with BMW diagnosis system.
- Learn sensor parameters
- Learn sensor zero point

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right front seat
Lift floor panelling and fold back to one side

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 8 N.m.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Disconnect plug connection.