65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

WARNING: NOTE AIRBAG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD and cover
Remove STORAGE COMPARTMENT

If necessary, remove foam cover from airbag control unit.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and nuts (3).

Tightening torque 65 77 1AZ .

Installation:

Before screwing down airbag control unit (4), make sure negative lead (5) is resting on associated threaded pin.

Fig 1: Removing Airbag Control Unit

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

Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding .