34 52 535 Replacing a rear pulse generator

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove wheels .
Read and comply with General Information .

Slacken nut (1).

Pull wheel arch trim (2) gently to one side.

Disengage cable from holders (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim, Nut And Holder

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Installation:

Ensure proper locking of the plug connector and proper seating of the cable in the brackets.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Disengage cable from holders (1).

Unfasten socket head cap screw (2).

Withdraw wheel speed sensor (3) from bore hole.

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 51 4AZ . See 34 51 SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSC) .

Clean bore for pulse generator and lubricate with Staburags NBU 12/K grease.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor, Socket Head Cap Screw And Holder

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