66 53 020 Removing and installing/replacing reversing camera RFK (up to 10/2009)

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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 rear lid upper section panel , see 51 49 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR REAR LID .

Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connections (2) and carefully feed out reversing camera (3).

Tightening torque 66 54 1AZ , see 66 53 REVERSING CAMERA .

Replacement:

Remove protective film from reversing camera lens.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections, Screws And Reversing Camera

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Installation:

Moisten seal (1) slightly to facilitate installation. Seal (1) must be correctly seated in rear lid (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Seal And Rear Lid

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After installation:

Calibrate reversing camera , see 66 53 010 Calibrating reversing camera .