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) . 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 .

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 .

Fig 2: Lever Out Impact Absorber With Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Unscrew nuts (2).

Installation:

Make sure impact absorber (1) is correctly seated.

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

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Night Vision Camera

G05479185

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

Remove night vision camera (3) complete with holder.

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

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

After installation:

Fill up with washer fluid

Replacement only:

Replace night vision camera

Fig 4: Disconnecting Hose Connection And Unclip Cable Fastener
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