66 20 517 Removing and installing/replacing a front center left ultrasonic sensor (PDC)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove MIDDLE LEFT OR RIGHT RADIATOR GRILLE

Release retaining tabs (2).

Press ultrasonic sensor from outside towards inside and remove.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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 1: Identifying Retaining Tabs And Plug Connection

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Ring Seated On Ultrasonic Transducer

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