65 77 016 Removing And Installing Airbag Control Unit

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WARNING: Note AIRBAG safety instructions! Refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

Incorrect handling can activate AIRBAG and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove storage compartment, refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE TRAY
Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY

Cut carpet (1) along premarked line and fold back.

Fig 1: Cutting Carpet

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Installation:

Secure carpet (1) to position (2) using cable strap.

Release nuts (2), tightening torque 8.8 Nm. Raise AIRBAG control unit.

Fig 2: Releasing Nuts

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Installation:

Before installing AIRBAG control unit, make sure earth/ground cable is resting on stud bolt (1).

Unfasten plug connection and disconnect.

Fig 3: Lifting Out AIRBAG Control Unit

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Lift out AIRBAG control unit.