66 51 030 Removing and installing/replacing camera for Lane Departure Warning

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Expand two-part mirror base cover (1) by pressing from below and detach.

Feed out two-part mirror base cover (1) and remove.

NOTE: Catches of two-part mirror base cover (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Two-Part Mirror Base Cover

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Slide camera (1) in direction of arrow out of mounting.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Installation:

Make sure camera (1) is firmly seated in mounting.

Replacement:

Carry out calibration via BMW diagnosis system:

Service functions:

Body
Lane departure warning
Calibrate camera

Fig 2: Identifying Camera And Plug Connection

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NOTE:

Heating of camera for lane departure warning is integrated in windscreen.

If heating is defective, the windscreen must be replaced!