66 53 020 Replacing Reversing Camera

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove rear lid upper section panel

Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connections (2) and carefully feed out reversing camera (3).

Tightening torque 66 54 1AZ, go to 66 53 REVERSING CAMERA

Replacement:

Remove protective film from reversing camera lens.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections And Reversing Camera Lens

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Installation:

Moisten seal (1) slightly to facilitate installation.

Seal (1) must be correctly seated in rear lid (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Seal And Rear Lid

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After installation:

Calibrate reversing camera. Refer to 66 53 010 Calibrating Reversing Camera