65 77 730 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Vehicle Centre 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 . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY

Disconnect plug connections (1)

Disconnect Bowden cable (2).

Press in button (3) and lift storage compartment (4) out of center armrest.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections & Bowden Cable

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Disconnect Bowden cable (1).

Installation:

Make sure Bowden cable is correctly guided.

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable

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Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connections (2) and remove vehicle center sensor (3).

Tightening torque 65 77 6AZ. See 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Plug Connections

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding using BMW scan tool.