36 11 123 Removing and installing/replacing an RDC trigger transmitter (rear)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove right WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Left side

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release plastic nuts (2).

Remove RDC transmitter (3).

Fig 1: Identifying RDC Transmitter With Plug Connection And Nuts (Left Side)

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Right side

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release expander rivets (2).

Remove RDC transmitter (3).

Fig 2: Identifying RDC Transmitter With Plug Connection And Expander Rivets (Right Side)

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