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65 77 720 Removing and installing (replacing) left B-pillar sensor

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions!  , see 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screw (1).

Installation: 

Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ, see.

Unlock inertia reel unit (2) and remove from B-pillar.

Installation: 

Inertia reel unit (2) is coded against incorrect installation (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Reel Unit And Screw
G04792850Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release bolts (1).

Slacken screw (2) and feed out sensor.

Tightening torque 65 77 3AZ  , see 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL .

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation: 

Replace microencapsulated screws (1, 2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Bolt And Screws
G06213911Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Establish correct positioning of B-pillar sensor (1) by means of guide pin (2) and screw (3).

Replace microencapsulated screws (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Microencapsulated Screws And Guide Pin
G04753746Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.