Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

65 77 016 Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Control Unit







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.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- F01/02: Clamp off battery negative lead
- F03 Remove both negative battery cables
- Remove upper instrument panel storage compartment
- Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left







Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 65 77 1AZ.
Press airbag control unit (2) in direction of arrow out of rubber mounts (3).
Feed out airbag control unit (2) towards bottom.







Unlock plug connections (1) and (2) on airbag control unit (3) and disconnect.







Installation:
Make sure guides (1) are correctly seated in rubber mount (2).







Replacement:
Carry out vehicle programming/encoding.