84 21 526 Removing and installing/replacing line compensator

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM ON LEFT .

Release knurled nuts.

Disconnect antenna plug (1).

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Release screws (3) and remove compensator (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Antenna Plug, Plug Connection, Screws And Compensator

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