65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit

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WARNING: NOTE AIRBAG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

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

Necessary preliminary work

Clamp off BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Remove RIGHT GLOVE BOX WITH HOUSING .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 1AZ .

Press airbag control unit (2) out of rubber mounts (3).

Unlock plug connections (4) and disconnect.

Remove airbag control unit (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Control Unit, Rubber Mounts And Plug Connections

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Installation note:

Make sure guides (1) are correctly seated in rubber mount (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Guides And Rubber Mount

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .