65 77 680 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Airbag Control Unit With Gateway Module

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IMPORTANT:

Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)

WARNING:

Note airbag safety instructions! See 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibers. See 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead and cover. See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY
Remove trim for instrument panel at bottom right. See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Unlock catches (1) in direction of arrow.

Pull airbag control unit with gateway module (2) out of equipment carrier (3) slightly.

Unlock plug connections (4) and disconnect.

Remove airbag control unit with gateway module (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Catches & Plug Connections

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding using BMW scan tool.