66 20 515 Removing and installing/replacing a front left ultrasonic transducer (PDC)

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Release the expanding rivet at marked points.

Fold wheel arch panel (1) to one side.

Fig 1: Locating Marked Points On Expanding Rivet

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unclip ultrasonic transducer from retaining tabs (2).

Installation note:

Retaining tabs (2) must not be damaged!

Make sure ultrasonic sensor is securely seated.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Retaining Tabs

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Installation note:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Ring And Ultrasonic Transducer

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