66 31 006 Removing and installing (replacing) ACC sensor

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Turn plastic nuts (1) with a suitable tool through approx. 90° and pull towards rear out of bracket (2).

Remove plastic nuts (1) from associated ball ends of ACC sensor.

Installation:

Always replace plastic nuts (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plastic Nuts

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Replacement:

Check preliminary adjustment of ACC sensor (1).

If necessary, carry out preliminary adjustment at retaining pins (2).

Measurement A: 43 ± 0.5 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Pins
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Replacement:

NOTE: In order to avoid incorrect programming procedures and error messages, it is essential when working with the Progman programming system always to use the latest Progman version

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to PROGMAN .

Carry out ACC sensor adjustment using BMW diagnostic system.