51 11... Removing and installing/replacing holder for side view camera on left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SIDE VIEW VIDEO CAMERA
Pull side view video camera holder off bumper with a suitable tool (holder is secured with double-sided adhesive tape).

Installation:

Holder (1) is encoded against incorrect installation.

Identification (2) indicates on which side of the vehicle holder (1) is stuck in.

For installation position observe shape of holder (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Holder And Identification Mark

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Installation:

Clean bonding surface on bumper trim (4) and remove adhesive residues.

To position holder (1) optimally, pre-install camera (3) on holder (1) before sticking in the holder.

Outer edge (2) on holder (1) must be flush with outer bumper edge (4).

Fig 2: Cleaning Bumper Trim Bonding Surface

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