66 54 010 Remove and installing complete night vision camera (up to 03/2007)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Disengage cable guide (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable Guide

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Gently lever out impact absorber (1) with special tool 00 9 317 .

Unscrew nuts (2).

Installation:

Make sure impact absorber (1) is correctly seated.

Tightening torque: 66 54 1AZ . See NIGHT VISION CAMERA for specs.

Fig 2: Identifying Impact Absorber, Special Tool (00 9 317) And Nuts

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IMPORTANT: Secure night vision camera (3) against falling down.

Release screw (1) and disengage tube (2) from mounting.

Tightening torque: 66 54 1AZ . See NIGHT VISION CAMERA for specs.

Remove night vision camera (3) complete with holder.

Fig 3: Identifying Night Vision Camera, Screw And Tube

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IMPORTANT: Secure night vision camera (1) against falling down.

Disconnect hose connection (2) and unclip cable fastener (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Night Vision Camera, Hose Connection And Cable Fastener

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After installation:

Fill up with washer fluid

Replacement only:

Replace NIGHT VISION CAMERA