65 77 534 Removing and installing/replacing front right sensor (US version only)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

NOTE: This operation depends on the engine version.

Release screw (1) on auxiliary radiator bracket (2).

Remove auxiliary radiator bracket (2) and carefully place to one side.

Installation:

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Auxiliary Radiator Bracket

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Auxiliary radiator bracket (2) must be correctly seated in the designated guides.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 2AZ .

Feed out acceleration sensor (2).

Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Installation:

Make sure acceleration sensor (2) is in correct installation position.

Sensor surface of acceleration sensor (2) must point upwards!

Plug connection (3) must point in opposite direction to direction of travel.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws, Acceleration Sensor And Plug Connection

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