Removing and Installing/Replacing Left B-Pillar Sensor

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





Warning!
Note airbag safety instructions! [1][2]Safety Regulations for Handling Components with Gas Generators
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.





Note:
Follow instructions for handling optical fibers 61 00 ... Notes on Handling Optical Fibers.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead Instructions for Disconnecting and Connecting Battery and cover
- Remove panel for door pillar Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim for Left or Right Door Pillar (Bottom).
- Remove retractor for front seat belt Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Seat Belt and place to one side.





Unscrew bolt (1).
Loosen screws (2).

Installation Note:
Tightening torque 65 77 5AZ Airbag Triggering Control.
Make sure sensor is mounted without play.

Lift B-pillar sensor (3) slightly at screws (2) and remove towards rear in B-pillar.





Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Feed B-pillar sensor (2) in direction of arrow out of B-pillar and remove.





Installation Note:
For improved positioning, guide B-pillar sensor (1) if necessary through opening in B-pillar (2).





Replacement:
Carry out coding/programming.
Observe following IDC specifications:
- Programming
- Coding
- Car & Key Memory
- CD "CIP"