66 53 020 Removing and installing (replacing) reversing camera

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BUTTON FOR TAILGATE ACTIVATION

Unlock latches at marked points.

Remove cover (1).

Remove reversing camera (2).

Fig 1: Removing Button For Tailgate Activation

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Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Also for version with other cameras: 

Carry out service functions:

• 04 Driver assistance
• All-round vision camera
• Programming all-round vision camera

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR LID BUTTON

With the aid of a suitable tool (1) (e.g. small screwdriver) release rear-view camera (2) and detach from housing (3).

Replacement: 

Remove protective film from lens of reversing camera (2).

Fig 1: Removing Rear-View Camera

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Retaining lugs (1) on housing (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lugs On Housing

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Installation note: 

Seal (1) on rear view camera (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear View Camera Seal

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Insert rear view camera (2) as shown in button holder (1).

Engage rear view camera (2) in direction of arrow in button holder (1).

Latch mechanisms (3) must not be damaged.

Installation note: 

Make sure the rear view camera is latched correctly (2)!

Fig 4: Inserting Rear View Camera In Button Holder

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After installation: 

• Calibrate REVERSING CAMERA 

Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .