34 52 580 Removing and installing / replacing rear pressure sensor for ACC

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NOTE: Read and comply with General Information. Refer to 34 00 ... GENERAL INFORMATION .

After completing tasks, bleed brake system. Refer to 34 00 025 REPLACING FLUID IN ABS/ASC+T BRAKE SYSTEM .

Apply pedal prop and depress brake pedal slightly. This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the brake system after the brake lines have been detached.

Fig 1: Securing Pedal Using Pedal Prop

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Vehicles With N52 Engine:

If necessary, remove heat shield (1).

Installation:

Make sure heat shield is correctly seated.

If necessary, replace heat shield.

Fig 2: View Of Heat Shield

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release pressure sensor (2) and remove.

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 34 51 12AZ in BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - E60 .

Fig 3: Locating Plug Connection

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