65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit (build date up to 07/2004)
WARNING:
Comply with airbag safety regulations. Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury. Refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
for model year 2002, or AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
for model year 2003, or AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
for model years 2004-05.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
- Remove both front entrance cover strips. Refer to 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP (INSIDE) .
- Remove storage compartment. Refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT CENTER CONSOLE .
- Remove rear storage compartment holder. Refer to 51 16 218 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT HOLDER .
- Remove rear seat. Refer to 52 26 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR SEAT
Unscrew nuts (1).
Raise console lower section (2) slightly and feed out plug housing (3).
Remove console lower section (2).
Detach carpet floor from locators (1).
Feed seat wiring harness (2) out of carpet floor.
Fold carpet floor over parking brake to expose airbag control unit.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Installation:
Before screwing down airbag control unit, make sure negative lead (4) is resting on associated stud bolt.
Tightening torque, refer to 65 77 1AZ in AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - Cooper (1.6L) R50/W10 .
Lift out airbag control unit (3).