66 20 537 Removing and installing/replacing a rear middle right ultrasonic transducer (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!

Lift out plastic rivets.

Installation note:

Replace plastic rivets.

Undo nuts in marked area (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Locating Plastic Cover Rivets And Nuts

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows bumper removed.

Unlock latch mechanisms (1).

Remove ultrasonic sensor (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Ultrasonic Sensor And Latch Mechanisms

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove ultrasonic sensor (2).

Installation note:

Before installation of ultrasonic sensor (2) on wiring harness, clean plug connection!

Fig 3: Identifying Ultrasonic Sensor And Plug Connection

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Installation note:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Ring And Ultrasonic Sensor

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