65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (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 .

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 .