66 54 010 Removing And Installing Complete Night Vision Camera

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim, refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM
Remove front underbody protection, refer to 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove air duct for brake ventilation on left sides. See 35 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING MOUNTING BLOCK FOR PEDALS
Partially remove cooling air duct. See 35 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING MOUNTING BLOCK FOR PEDALS
Remove air duct (brake). See 35 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING MOUNTING BLOCK FOR PEDALS

Unclip tube (1) from guide. Disconnect associated plug connection. Unfasten screws (2).

Fig 1: Unclipping Tube From Guide

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Release screws (1). Disconnect tube connection (2) and remove bracket with night vision camera (3).

Fig 2: Removing Night Vision Camera

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After installation:

Fill up with washer fluid

Replacement only:

Carry out coding/programming
Adjust night vision camera, refer to 66 54 001 AXIALLY ADJUSTING NIGHT VISION CAMERA