66 20 518 Removing and installing/replacing a front ultrasonic transducer (side)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER in working area

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unclip ultrasonic transducer (2) from retaining lugs.

Installation:

Retaining lugs must not be damaged!

Make sure ultrasonic transducer (2) is securely seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Ultrasonic Transducer With Plug Connection

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Installation:

Make sure rubber ring (1) is correctly seated on ultrasonic transducer (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Ring And Ultrasonic Transducer

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