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, Plug Connection, Plastic 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, Plug Connection, Plastic Nuts (Right Side)

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