65 77 541 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right acceleration sensor

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NOTE: Acceleration sensor only fitted in US version!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim, refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove acceleration sensor (3).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection (1), Releasing Screws (2) And Removing Acceleration Sensor (3)

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 65 77 9AZ in AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING .

Replace screws (2).