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

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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 front bumper trim . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .
Remove impact absorber in working area.

Drill out rivets (1).

Fig 1: Drilling Out Rivets

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

Disconnect plug connection (2) and release screw (3).

Tightening torque 66 54 1AZ . See DISTANCE SYSTEMS, CRUISE CONTROL - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Screw

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

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

Fig 3: Disconnecting Hose Connection And Cable Fastener

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After installation:

Fill up with washer fluid

Replacement only:

Replace night vision camera .