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66 20 518 Removing and installing/replacing a front ultrasonic sensor (center)

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Necessary preliminary work

Disconnect plug connection (1) and unclamp ultrasonic sensor from retaining tabs (2).

Installation note: 

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

Retaining tabs (2) must not be damaged!

Make sure ultrasonic sensor is securely seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Retaining Tabs
G06213942Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

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

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Ring And Ultrasonic Sensor
G04728003Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.