65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)
, see 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
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WARNING:
Note airbag safety instructions!
, see 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS
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Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead and cover, see 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- Remove complete center console , see 51 16 165 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE CENTRE CONSOLE .
- Remove rear cabin ventilation duct
Unscrew nuts (1).
Tightening torque 65 77 1AZ , see 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL .
Disconnect plug connections (2).
Installation:
Make sure ground cable (2) is correctly laid.
If necessary, replace damaged cable shoe on ground cable (2).
Replacement:
Carry out programming/coding.