65 77 541 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right acceleration sensor

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NOTE: Acceleration sensor only fitted in US version!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove acceleration sensor (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque 65 77 9AZ , see 77 AIRBAG TRIGGER DEVICE

Replace screws (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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