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), refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions! Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim, refer to 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
Disconnect battery negative lead and cover, refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove rear left side trim panel, refer to 51 43 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL .

Fig 1: Removing Rear Left Side Trim Panel

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Release screw (1).

Slacken screws (2)

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 65 77 5AZ in AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING .

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).

Fig 2: Removing B-Pillar Sensor

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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).

Fig 3: Ensure Metal Nut (1) Is Correctly Positioned On B-Pillar Sensor (2)

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding, refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .