65 75 551 Removing and installing/replacing pitch sensor

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2006 BMW M3, 2005 BMW M3, 2004 BMW M3, 2003 BMW M3, and 2002 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

touring only:

Remove rear speaker on right.

Pull out cable guide (1).

Fig 1: Removing Expansion Rivet And Nuts

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Remove expansion rivet and release nuts (2).

Lift off resonance body (1) slightly.

Fig 2: Removing Tilt Sensor

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Detach relay receptacle (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3), unclip tilt sensor (4) and remove.

Saloon/sedan, Coupe, convertible:

Release right trunk wheel arch trim in rear area. Refer to 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT TRUNK WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

NOTE: Secure nuts (1) against falling out.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Fig 3: Removing Holder For Tilt Alarm Sensor

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Remove holder for tilt alarm sensor (2) towards inside.

Disconnect plug.

Replacement:

Unclip tilt sensor from holder.