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 panel for door pillar. Refer to 51 43 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (BOTTOM) .
Remove retractor for front seat belt and place to one side.

Unscrew bolt (1).

Fig 1: Removing B-Pillar Sensor

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Loosen screws (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque 65 77 5AZ. Refer to AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 745I - E65 .

Make sure sensor is mounted without play.

Lift B-pillar sensor (3) slightly at screws (2) and remove towards rear in B-pillar.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Feeding B-Pillar Sensor Out Of B-Pillar

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Feed B-pillar sensor (2) in direction of arrow out of B-pillar and remove.

Installation:

For improved positioning, guide B-pillar sensor (1) if necessary through opening in B-pillar (2).

Fig 3: Guiding B-Pillar Sensor In B-Pillar

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 4: View Of Control Unit

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