51 12 157 Replace rear bumper panel
Attention!
To ensure the system function in vehicles with sensor for lane change warning (optional equipment S5ASA and S5ATA), do not repaint the BUMPER PANEL in paint stage 1 or paint stage 3.
Do not attach labels in the sampling range of the sensor.
Follow the further instructions according to painting manual.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove bumper panel
- Remount the cover for the towing eye
- If necessary, punch HOLES FOR ULTRASONIC SENSORS
- If necessary, install holder for ultrasonic sensors
- Remount REAR REFLECTORS
- Remount the cover on the REAR BUMPER TRIM PANEL .
- Remount the non-contact tailgate opening. Refer to 61 35 245 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) BOTTOM SENSOR LINE FOR THE CONTACTLESS TAILGATE OPENING or 61 35 240 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL UNIT FOR CONTACTLESS TAILGATE OPENING or 61 35 243 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TOP SENSOR LINE FOR THE CONTACTLESS TAILGATE OPENING
Execution with PDC:
Unlock retaining tabs (1) in direction of arrow and pull ultrasonic sensor (2) up and out of bracket (3).
Installation note:
Before installing the ultrasonic sensor (2), clean the plug connections.
Retaining tabs (1) must not be damaged!
Loosen clamps (1).
Release the air duct (2) at latch mechanisms (3) and remove.
NOTE:
Carry out work on the left side in the same way as for the right side illustrated here.
Release the air duct at latch mechanisms and remove.
NOTE:
Carry out work on the left side in the same way as for the right side illustrated here.