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

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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 trim panel for door pillar (bottom), see 51 43 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (BOTTOM) .

Release screw (1).

Loosen screw (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 65 77 5AZ, see 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING UNIT .

Raise B-pillar sensor (3) slightly through opening in B-pillar and feed out towards rear.

Unfasten plug connection (4) and disconnect.

Remove B-pillar sensor (3) from B-pillar.

Fig 1: B-Pillar Sensor And Plug Connection

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Installation:

Establish correct positioning of B-pillar sensor (1) by means of guide pin (2) and screw (3).

Fig 2: B-Pillar Sensor And Guide Pin

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