66 20 535 Removing and installing/replacing a rear right ultrasonic transducer (PDC)

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WARNING: Risk of burning!
Work on the exhaust system may only be carried out when it has cooled down!

NOTE: Ultrasonic transducers (3) can be reached from below with bumper installed.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock latch mechanisms (2) and pull ultrasonic transducer (3) out of bracket.

Installation note:

Before installation of ultrasonic sensor (3) on wiring harness, clean plug connection!

Retaining tabs (2) must not be damaged!

Make sure ultrasonic sensor is securely seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Tabs And Ultrasonic Transducer

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Ring And Ultrasonic Transducer

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