34 52 535 Replacing a rear pulse sensor

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove wheels.
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Unscrew nut (1).

Pull wheel arch trim (2) gently to one side.

Disengage cable from holders (3).

Fig 1: Wheel Arch Trim, Nut And Holders

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Plug Connection

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Disengage cable from holders (1).

Unfasten socket head cap screw (2).

Withdraw wheel speed sensor (3) from bore hole.

Installation:

For tightening torque refer to 34 51 4AZ in 34 51 SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSC) .

Clean bore hole for pulse generator and grease with Staburags NBU 12/K lubricating grease (refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids ).

Fig 3: Cable Holders, Cap Screw And Wheel Speed Sensor

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