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

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WARNING: Note AIRBAG safety instructions! Refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
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 front left entrance cover strip. Refer to 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
Remove rear left lower side trim section. Refer to 51 43 015 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right lower side trim section .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Removing B-Pillar Sensor

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Release screws (2) and remove B-pillar sensor (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

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

Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 2: Identifying DIS

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