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

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WARNING: Note AIRBAG SAFETY REGULATIONS !
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR

Loosen nut (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 4AZ .

Feed out sensor (2) towards bottom.

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Remove sensor (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Sensor, Plug Connection And Nut

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