66 20 535 Removing and installing/replacing rear right ultrasonic sensor

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NOTE: Trim panels can vary depending on engine version.

Lever out expanding rivets (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove trim (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim, Expanding Rivets And Screws

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Release screws (1) and plastic nuts (2).

Remove right rear cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Right Rear Cover, Screws And Plastic Nuts

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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 3: 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 4: Identifying Rubber Ring And Ultrasonic Sensor

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