65 77 720 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Left B-Pillar Sensor
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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:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
- Disconnect battery negative lead and cover. See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY
- Remove rear left side trim panel . See 51 43 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL
Release screw (1).
Slacken screws (2)
Installation:
Tightening torque 65 77 5AZ. . See 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL
Raise B-pillar sensor (3) slightly through opening in B-pillar and feed out towards rear.
If necessary, unclip cable duct (4).
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Remove B-pillar sensor (2).
Installation:
Clips (3) of cable duct (4) must not be damaged.
Installation:
Make sure metal nut (1) is correctly positioned on B-pillar sensor (2).
Replacement:
Carry out programming/coding using BMW scan tool.