66 20 535 Removing and installing/replacing a rear right ultrasonic sensor (Park Distance Control)

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WARNING: Risk of burning!
Work on the exhaust system may only be carried out when it has cooled down!

NOTE: Ultrasonic transducers (1) can be removed without the bumper panel being removed.

Fig 1: Locating Ultrasonic Transducers

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Release retaining tabs (1).

Pull ultrasonic transducer out of bracket and disconnect plug connection (2).

Installation note:

Before installation of ultrasonic sensor on wiring harness, clean plug connection!

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Tabs And Plug Connection

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Installation note:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Ultrasonic Sensor Rubber Ring

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