Removing and installing/replacing sensor for lane change warning

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR BUMPER PANEL .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock catch (2).

Remove sensor (3) from bracket in direction of arrow.

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Replacement: 

Remount frame (2) for new sensor (1).

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Attention! 

If, in the event of side damage to the vehicle, it is not necessary to replace the tail panel, observe the following points:

• Fit middle bumper panel guide on undamaged side
• Use middle bumper panel guide as a gauge in order to check or correct the position of the remaining connecting points.
• Middle bumper panel guide must be able to be fitted without tension.

Replacement: 

• Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .

Run the service function below in the following cases: 

• After replacing the sensor for the lane change warning
• After a body repair in the sensor area (including when the sensor for the lane change warning was not replaced)

Service Function: 

• Driver assistance
• Lane Change Warning
• Initialization of the SWW sensor system