Replacing a rear pulse sensor (X6 M)

Attention! 

Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Partially detaching the rear WHEEL ARCH PANEL .
• Read and comply with GENERAL NOTES .

Open housing cover (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Installation note: 

Ensure proper locking of the plug connector and proper seating of the cable in the brackets.

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Disengage cable (1) along marked lines from holders.

Installation note: 

Ensure proper locking of the holders and proper seating of the cable in the holders.

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Release Torx socket (1).

Withdraw wheel speed sensor (2) from bore hole.

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 34 51 3AZ .

Clean the bore hole for the pulse sensor and grease with Staburags NBU 12/lubricating grease.

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Attention! 

Check sensor head prior to installation for external damage, replacing if necessary.