65 77 016 Removing and installing airbag control unit

WARNING: Comply with AIRBAG SAFETY REGULATIONS .
Incorrect handling can lead to airbag deployment and cause injury.

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 1AZ .

Take off earthing cable (2).

Unlock plug connection (3) at airbag control unit (4) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Control Unit, Plug Connection, Earthing Cable And Nuts

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Take off holder (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Holder And Nuts

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 1AZ .

Remove airbag control unit (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Airbag Control Unit And Nut

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Replacement: