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 REGULATIONS !
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary work:

E72: Disconnect both battery earth cables
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD and cover
Remove COMPLETE CENTER CONSOLE
Remove ventilation duct of rear passenger compartment

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 1AZ .

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Installation note:

Make sure ground cable (2) is correctly laid.

If necessary, replace damaged cable shoe on ground cable (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Control Unit Plug Connections And Nuts

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .