65 77 720 Removing and installing (replacing) left B-pillar sensor up to 09/11

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WARNING: NOTE AIRBAG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY CABLE .
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR POST .

Release screw (1).

Loosen screw (2).

Tightening torque 65 77 3AZ .

Feed out the B-pillar sensor (3) downwards.

Installation note:

Make sure sensor is mounted without play.

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar Sensor Screw

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove B-pillar sensor (2).

Fig 2: Identifying B-Pillar Sensor Plug Connection

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