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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Turn wheel (1) inwards side to provide more space in work area.

Pull wheel arch cover (2) to one side in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pulling Wheel Arch Cover

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Unclip ultrasonic sensor (1) from retaining tabs (2).

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Installation note:

Clean the plug connection (3) before installing the ultrasonic sensor (1) on the wiring harness!

Retaining tabs (2) must not be damaged!

Make sure ultrasonic sensor is securely seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Ultrasonic Sensor And Retaining Tabs

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Installation note:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Ring And Ultrasonic Sensor

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