66 20 520 Removing and installing/replacing a front ultrasonic sensor (center)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

Unclamp ultrasonic sensor (1) from retaining tabs (2).

Installation note:

Before installation of ultrasonic sensor (1) on wiring harness, clean plug connection!

Retaining tabs (2) must not be damaged!

Make sure ultrasonic sensor (1) is securely seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Ultrasonic Sensor And Retaining Tabs

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Ring And Ultrasonic Sensor

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