65 77 730 Removing and installing (replacing) vehicle center sensor

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) . See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions !
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibers . See 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

NOTE: Middle rear compartment ventilation duct shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2), tightening torque 65 77 6AZ , see 77 AIRBAG TRIGGER DEVICE

Remove vehicle center sensor (3).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection And Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding .