66 20 540 Removing and installing/replacing a rear ultrasonic sensor (Park Distance Control)

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove REAR BUMPER PANEL .

Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove rubber grommet (2).

Installation note:

Make sure rubber grommet (2) is correctly fitted!

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Rubber Grommet

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Unlock retaining tabs (1) in direction of arrow and pull ultrasound transducer (2) upward out of bracket.

Installation note:

Before installation of ultrasonic sensor (2) on wiring harness, clean plug connection!

Fig 2: Pulling Ultrasound Transducer

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Installation note:

Make sure rubber ring (1) is correctly seated on ultrasonic sensor (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Ultrasonic Sensor And Rubber Ring

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