65 77 730 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Vehicle Center Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Note airbag safety instructions!
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury. See 51 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON CARS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEMS .

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibers. See61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect negative battery cable. See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove center armrest . See 51 16 195 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTRE ARMREST (FRONT) .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2) and remove vehicle center sensor (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque . Refer to AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA

Make sure sensor is mounted without play.

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Center Sensor

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming. See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING .

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 2: Identifying DIS
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