65 77 016 Removing and installing airbag control unit

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WARNING: Comply with airbag safety regulations. See 72 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION .
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove center console . See 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Release nut (1) and disconnect ground cable (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque 65 77 1AZ.

Raise center console bracket (4) in direction of arrow and carefully feed out airbag control unit.

Fig 1: Raising Centre Console Bracket

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove airbag control unit (2).

Installation:

Make sure cables are correctly laid.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And Airbag Control Unit

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