65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions! See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES .
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim, see 51 47 102 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
Disconnect battery negative lead, seeTHE BATTERY .
Remove center console, see 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Installation:

Before screwing down airbag control unit, make sure negative lead (3) is resting on associated stud bolt.

Tightening torque: 65 77 1AZ, see 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING UNIT .

Remove airbag control unit (4) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Airbag Control Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding using appropriate BMW service tool.