65 77 735 Removing and installing/replacing central sensor

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH CABLE .
Remove CENTRE CONSOLE SUPPORT .

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove holder (2) from centre console wiring harness (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts, Holder And Centre Console Wiring Harness

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 65 77 5AZ .

Remove sensor (2).

Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Installation:

Make sure sensor is mounted without play.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts, Sensor And Plug Connection

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