66 53 030 Removing and installing/replacing side view camera on left or right

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NOTE: Picture shows front wheel removed for purposes of clarity

Release screws (1).

Fold wheel arch panel (2) to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Panel With Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove side view camera (2).

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Camera With Screws

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Replacement:

"Teaching" using the BMW diagnosis system:

04 Driver assistance
All-round vision camera
Calibrating and "teaching" system for all-round vision camera