65 77 740 Removing and installing (replacing) left front door sensor

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WARNING: NOTE AIRBAG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! !
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) !

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door trim. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (LONG VERSION OR FROM 03/2007) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (UP TO 03/2007) .
Detach SOUND INSULATION in work area

Release screw (1) and remove front door sensor (2) from door.

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation:

Make sure rubber ring and sensor are securely seated.

Tightening torque 65 77 7AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw, Front Door Sensor And Plug Connection

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