65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit: Notes

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)!

WARNING: NOTE AIRBAG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL (US VERSION 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: Identifying Screw And 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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