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66 20 518 Removing and installing/replacing a front ultrasonic sensor (center)

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Necessary preliminary work: 

Disconnect plug connection (1) and unclamp ultrasonic sensor from retaining lugs (2).

Installation note: 

Before installation of ultrasonic sensor on wiring harness, clean plug connection!

Retaining lugs (2) must not be damaged!

Make sure ultrasonic sensor is securely seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Retaining Lugs
G08531131Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Make sure rubber ring (1) is correctly seated on ultrasonic sensor (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Ultrasonic Sensor And Rubber Ring
G04728003Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.