66 54 015 Replacing lens cover for night vision camera: Notes

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Completely remove NIGHT VISION CAMERA

Unlock latch mechanisms (1) and unfasten cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Latch Mechanisms

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Carefully remove sealing ring (1).

IMPORTANT: Adjoining surface of lens must not be damaged when sealing ring is removed!

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Ring

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Thoroughly clean seal recess (1) with cleaning agent* containing alcohol and cotton bud.

*BMW part number: 83 11 0009712

Fig 3: Identifying Seal Recess

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