66 20 516 Removing and installing/replacing a front right ultrasonic sensor

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Necessary preliminary work

N54: Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM
M57T2: Remove ORNAMENTAL GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM at front left

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock catches (2) and remove ultrasonic transducer from holder.

Installation note:

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

Make sure electrical lead (4) is correctly guided in cable fastener (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Catches, Electrical Lead And Cable Fastener

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Ring And Ultrasonic Sensor

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