65 77 740 Removing and installing (replacing) left front door sensor

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WARNING: Note AIRBAG SAFETY REGULATIONS !

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 4AZ .

Feed out sensor towards bottom.

Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

Remove sensor.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw

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IMPORTANT: A new sensor and a modified door are installed in vehicles with a production date after 07/2011. Only the following combinations are permitted:

	Sensor version		Door version
	up to 07/2011	from 07/2011	up to 07/2011	from 07/2011
Vehicle production date before 07/2011	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Vehicle production date after 07/2011	No	Yes	No	Yes

Installation note:

Make sure front door sensor (1) is in correct installation position.

Guide lug (2) must be correctly seated in corresponding mounting on front door.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Sensor And Guide Lug

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