65 77 720 Removing and installing/replacing left B-pillar sensor

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WARNING: Comply with AIRBAG SAFETY INFORMATION .
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
Remove REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL

Slacken bolt (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 65 77 3AZ .

Feed out sensor (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Left B-Pillar Sensor Bolt And Screw

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove sensor (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Left B-Pillar Sensor And Plug Connection

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