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

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions!
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead and cover. See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove trim panel for door pillar (bottom)

Release screw (1).

Loosen screw (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque 65 77 5AZ , see 65 77 AIRBAG TRIGGERING CONTROL .

If necessary, remove B-pillar sound insulation (5).

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: Identifying B-Pillar Sensor And B-pillar Sound Insulation

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying B-Pillar Sensor And Screw

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