37 14 027 Removing and installing/replacing rear mounted acceleration sensor (M model)

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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 luggage compartment trim on side panel on right. See 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Unscrew nuts (1). Disconnect connector (2). Remove rear mounted acceleration sensor (3).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Mounted Acceleration Sensor (3)

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