Removing and installing/replacing airbag control unit (Cooper)

Failure to observe correct procedures can deploy the airbag and cause injuries.

Preliminary work needed: 

• Disconnect cable from BATTERY EARTH LEAD
• Remove CENTER CONSOLE SUPPORT .

Removal: 

Unscrew nuts (1).

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Remove airbag control unit (3).

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Installation: 

Position airbag control unit (3).

Tighten down nuts (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 1AZ .

Join and lock plug connections (2).

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Required reworking: 

• Install CENTER CONSOLE SUPPORT .
• Connect BATTERY GROUND LEAD .
• Run the service function to adjust the sensors for the driving dynamics as follows: 

• Chassis
• Traction control system
• Adjustment of the driving dynamics sensors

Replacement: 

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .