65 77 550 Removing and installing/replacing impact sensor for left or right side airbag

Turn ignition key to 0 position.

Remove front seat. See 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/MANUAL)

Remove entrance cover strip. See 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP

Saloon/Sedan, Touring: 

Fold up carpet in area of front seat. If necessary, remove rear compartment heating duct.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Compartment Heating Duct (Saloon/Sedan, Touring)

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Disconnect plug.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug

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Release screws and remove impact sensor for side airbag.

Fig 3: Removing Impact Sensor For Side Airbag

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Installation: 

Arrow (1) on impact sensor for side airbag must point to sill.

Observe tightening torque, 5.5 N.m.

Coupe, convertible, compact: 

Remove cable strap (1).

Fig 4: Remove Cable Strap (Coupe, Convertible, Compact)

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Unscrew clip (2).

Fold up carpet in area of front seat.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove impact sensor for side airbag.

Fig 5: Removing Impact Sensor For Side Airbag

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Installation: 

Arrow (3) on impact sensor for side airbag must point to sill.

Observe tightening torque, 5.5 N.m.