65 77 740 Removing and installing (replacing) left front door 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 door trim. Refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Sensor

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Release screws (2) and remove front door sensor (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque 65 77 7AZ. Refer to AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Installation:

Make sure front door sensor seal (1) is correctly seated. Pins (2) must be exactly seated in mountings (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Sensor Seal

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If necessary, replace front door sensor seal (1).

Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
If necessary, car & key memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 3: Identifying DIS
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