65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit

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IMPORTANT: NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION)

WARNING: NOTE AIRBAG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

F01/02: Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
F03Remove both negative battery cables
Remove UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left. See TRIM (US VERSION ONLY) or TRIM (ECE ONLY) .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 1AZ.

Press airbag control unit (2) in direction of arrow out of rubber mounts (3).

Feed out airbag control unit (2) towards bottom.

Fig 1: Removing Airbag Control Unit

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Unlock plug connections (1) and (2) on airbag control unit (3) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And Airbag Control Unit

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Installation:

Make sure guides (1) are correctly seated in rubber mount (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Guides And Rubber Mount

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .