Parking aid sensors (rear), removing and installing: Removing

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Installation location: In bumper (arrows).

Fig 1: Location Of Parking Aid Sensors (Rear)

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The following sensors can be removed without removing the rear bumper:
- All sensors for sedan and Avant with trailer hitch
- Inner sensors for allroad
Remove rear bumper for removing all other sensors:
See REAR BUMPER, REMOVING, INSTALLING AND ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
Disconnect electrical connection -1- at sensor.
Push both lugs to side (arrows).

Fig 2: Removing Rear Parking Aid Sensor

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Press sensor from outside toward the inside.
NOTE: To do so, a second mechanic may be required to push the sensor which has been removed from locking mechanism to the inside.
Remove sensor toward the inside.