65 77 700 Removing and installing (replacing) safety information module

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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 and cover battery negative lead. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom right. Refer to 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AT BOTTOM RIGHT .

Unlock catch (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pulling Safety Information Module Out Of Control Unit Carrier

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Pull safety information module (2) out of control unit carrier (3) slightly.

Unlock plug connections (4) and disconnect.

Remove safety information module (2).

Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 2: View Of Control Unit

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