66 20 560 Removing and installing/replacing rear signal sensor (Park Distance Control)

Vehicles with HiFi or Top HiFi system: 

No acoustic sensors fitted because the PDC control unit activates the respective speaker on the side of obstruction.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove panel for roof pillar at rear right
• Remove rear right mid-range speaker

Release screw (1).

Remove holder (2) from C-pillar (3) and feed out of rear window shelf.

Fig 1: Identifying Holder And Screw From C-Pillar

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Installation: 

Holder (1) must snap into guide hole (2) in C-pillar.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Hole

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove signal sensor (2).

Replacement: 

Detach signal sensor (2) from holder (3).

If necessary, mark position of signal sensor on holder.

Fig 3: Identifying Signal Sensor

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