Overview of additional work for the removal and installation or replacement of electronic components in the body area/windshield (M4 2021-2023)
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| Component | Removal and installation Calibration/Initialization required (diagnostic system must be connected) | Removal and installation Use of the Special tool necessary | Replacement Programming/coding Calibration/Initialization required (diagnostic system must be connected) | Replacement Use of the Special tool necessary | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front section: (including bumper cover) | |||||
| ACC sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Night vision camera | No | No | Yes | Yes* | *conventional workshop headlight adjusting device |
| PDC ultrasonic sensor | No | No | No | No | |
| PMA ultrasonic sensor | No | No | No | No | |
| Sensor, lane change warning | no* | No | Yes | No | *Required after a body repair in the surrounding area of the sensor. Comply with the regulations for repainting |
| Sensor for active pedestrian protection | No | No | No | No | Must be replaced after the active pedestrian protection has been activated! Impact absorber must also be replaced! |
| Actuator for active pedestrian protection | No | No | No | No | Must be replaced after the active pedestrian protection has been activated! |
| Front camera | No | No | Yes | No | |
| Side section: | |||||
| Top view camera (in the vehicle exterior mirror) | No | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear area: (including bumper cover): | |||||
| reversing camera (with Surround View) | No | No | Yes | No | |
| reversing camera (without Surround View) | No | No | Yes | No | |
| PDC ultrasonic sensor | No | No | No | No | |
| PMA ultrasonic sensor | No | No | No | No | |
| Sensor, lane change warning | no* | No | Yes | No | *Required after a body repair in the surrounding area of the sensor. Comply with the regulations for repainting |
| Windshield: | |||||
| Camera-based driver support systems camera | no* | No | Yes | No | *Necessary after replacement of the windshield |
| RAIN SENSOR (separate document) |