65 77 016 Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit (from build date 07/2004)
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WARNING:
Comply with airbag safety regulations. Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury. Refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
- Remove rear storage compartment. Refer to 51 16 216 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR CENTER CONSOLE and/or 51 16 216 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT (WITH CENTER ARMREST) .
IMPORTANT:
Cutting line (1) must be completely covered by lug (2) of rear storage compartment (3) and storage compartment (4).
Carefully cut through carpet (1) in area (2).
Fold back carpet (1) in direction of arrow.
Remove cover (1) in upward direction from airbag control unit (2).
Release screw (1) and nuts (2).
Installation:
Before screwing down airbag control unit (3), make existing negative leads (5) are correctly positioned.
Tightening torque, refer to 65 77 1AZ in AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - Cooper (1.6L) R50/W10 .
Raise airbag control unit (3) slightly and disconnect plug connection (4).
Remove airbag control unit (3).
Pierce carpet (1) at marked points.
Feed cable ties (2) through holes created and pull carpet (1) together exactly.