65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING: NOTE AIRBAG SAFETY REGULATIONS !
Incorrect handling can lead to airbag deployment and cause injury.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work:

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, Plug Connections And Screw

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Mount And Guides

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Replacement: