65 77 770 Removing and installing (replacing) rollover controller

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Important! Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove panel for passenger compartment partition. See 51 47 143 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT PARTITION .

Release expansion rivets (1). Fold back insulating mat (2).

Fig 1: Release Expansion Rivets And Fold Back Insulating Mat

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Disconnect plug connection (1). Release screws (2). Remove rollover controller.

Fig 2: Disconnect Plug Connection (1), Release Screws (2) And Remove Rollover Controller

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Function check with BMW diagnosis system: Trigger/retract rollover protection system.