65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit (build date from 09/2005)

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WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions! Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) . Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection), refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove center console, refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

If necessary, remove rear compartment air duct and disconnect associated plug connections.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove airbag control unit (3).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection (1), Releasing Screws (2) And Removing Airbag Control Unit (3)

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Tightening torque, refer to 65 77 1AZ in AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING .