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 fibres.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove control unit in left front door, refer to 61 35 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Sensor

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

Installation:

Make sure sensor is mounted without play.

Tightening torque 65 77 7AZ. Refer to AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 745I - E65 .

Installation:

Check seal (1), replace if necessary.

Fig 2: Checking Seal For Front Door Sensor

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Make sure seal (1) for front door sensor is correctly seated.

Replacement only:

Carry out coding/programming. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Fig 3: Identifying Control Unit

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