65 76 625 Removing and installing (replacing) pedestrian protection sensor (optical fibre)

WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling gas generators.
Incorrect handling can activate pedestrian protection and cause injury.

IMPORTANT:

AFGS (ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION) PROCEDURE AFTER ACCIDENT

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE FRONT BUMPER PANEL

Top impact absorber must not be reused.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove impact absorber (2).

Installation note:

First attach upper impact absorber (2) at the bottom and then press on at the top.

Fig 1: Identifying Impact Absorber And Plug Connection

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Remove splash guard lid (1) in direction of arrow from the impact absorber (2).

Installation note:

Make sure that the spray guard lid (1) is fitted correctly on the impact absorber (2).

Fig 2: Removing Splash Guard Lid From Impact Absorber

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Remove optical fibre sensor (1) from impact absorber (2).

Dispose of the impact absorber (2). The impact absorber (2) must not be reused.

Fig 3: Removing Optical Fibre Sensor From Impact Absorber

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NOTE: Diagram similar.

IMPORTANT: Before installation of impact absorber (3), check the engagement of latch mechanism of the sensor for pedestrian protection (1) in retaining lugs (2) over the entire length.
Check the new impact absorber (3) for damage to the retaining lugs (4).
Do not fit damaged impact absorbers (3).

Fig 4: Checking Impact Absorber To Retaining Lugs

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