66 20 518 Removing and installing/replacing an ultrasonic transducer at front (outside) (Park Distance Control)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (front section)

Disconnect plug connection.

Unlock retaining tabs (1) in direction of arrow and pull ultrasonic transducer (2) out of holder (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Tabs And Ultrasonic Transducer

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Installation:

Retaining hooks (1) of ultrasonic transducer (2) must engage exactly in mountings (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Hooks Of Ultrasonic Transducer

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Ring

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