65 77 720 Removing and installing (replacing) left B-pillar sensor

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect BATTERY CABLE
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR POST .

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 65 77 3AZ .

Feed out the B-pillar sensor (1) downwards.

Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.

Installation note:

Make sure sensor (1) is mounted without play.

Replace sheet metal nut (2), if applicable.

Fig 1: Identifying Sheet Metal Nut, B-Pillar Sensor And, Plug Connection

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