34 52 535 Replacing a Rear Pulse Generator

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Partially detach rear wheel arch trim. See 51 71 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER
Read and comply with General Information. See 34 00 ... General Information

Open housing cover (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Installation:

Ensure proper locking of the plug connector and proper seating of the cable in the brackets.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Housing Cover

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Disengage cable (1) along marked lines from holders.

Installation:

Ensure proper locking of the holders and proper seating of the cable in the holders.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Route

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Release Torx socket screw (1).

Withdraw wheel speed sensor (2) from bore hole.

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 51 3AZ. See 34 51 SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSC)

Clean bore hole for pulse generator and grease with Staburags NBU 12/K lubricating grease.

Fig 3: Identifying Torx Socket Screw And Wheel Speed Sensor

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