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

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

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

NOTE: Follow instructions for HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD and cover
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR (bottom)

Slacken screws (1)

Release screw (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque 65 77 5AZ .

Raise B-pillar sensor (3) slightly through opening in B-pillar and feed out towards rear.

Unclip cable duct (4) at points (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, B-Pillar Sensor, Cable Duct And Points

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Feed B-pillar sensor (2) in direction of arrow out of B-pillar (3) and remove.

Installation:

Make sure electrical leads are correctly routed.

Fig 2: Feeding B-Pillar Sensor

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Installation:

Make sure metal nut (1) is correctly positioned on B-pillar sensor (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Metal Nut And B-Pillar Sensor

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Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .