65 77 532 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Sensor

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove radiator air duct . See 51 71 099 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RADIATOR AIR GUIDE .

Release screws (1).

Remove sensor (2) and disconnect associated plug connection.

Tightening torque. See AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND ANTI-THEFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

Installation:

Replace screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Sensor

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IMPORTANT: During fitting, the inscription (1) must be legible from the front.

Fig 2: Fitting Inscription

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