66 20 516 Removing and installing/replacing a front right (outside) ultrasonic transducer (Park Distance Control)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL

Disconnect plug connection.

Unlock retaining tabs (1) in direction of arrow and pull ultrasound transducer (2) upward out of bracket (3).

Fig 1: Pulling Ultrasonic Transducer Retaining Tabs

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Installation note:

Before installation of ultrasonic sensor (2) on wiring harness, clean plug connection!

Retaining hooks (1) of ultrasonic transducer (2) must engage exactly in mountings (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Ultrasonic Transducer Retaining Hooks And Mountings

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Installation note:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Ring On Ultrasonic Sensor

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