65 77 740 Removing and installing (replacing) left front door sensor

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WARNING: Observe AIRBAG SAFETY REGULATIONS !

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 4AZ .

Feed out sensor towards bottom.

Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

Remove sensor.

Fig 1: Identifying Left Front Door Sensor Screw

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IMPORTANT: A new sensor and a modified door are installed in vehicles with a production date after 07/2011. Only the following combinations are permitted:

Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Sensor And Guide Lug

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	Sensor version		Door version
	up to 07/2011	from 07/2011	up to 07/2011	from 07/2011
Vehicle production date before 07/2011	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Vehicle production date after 07/2011	No	Yes	No	Yes

Installation note:

Make sure front door sensor (1) is in correct installation position.

Guide lug (2) must be correctly seated in corresponding mounting on front door.

Front door sensor (1) must not be installed on a slant!