66 20 518 Removing and installing/replacing a front (outer) ultrasonic sensor (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: Removing Retaining Tabs

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Hooks Of Ultrasonic Transducer With Mountings

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Ring On Ultrasonic Transducer

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