66 20 560 Removing and installing/replacing rear signal sensor (Park Distance Control)

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Vehicles with HiFi or Top HiFi system:

No acoustic sensors fitted because the PDC control unit activates the respective speaker on the side of obstruction.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR RIGHT
Remove REAR RIGHT MIDRANGE SPEAKER

Release screw (1).

Remove holder (2) from C-pillar (3) and feed out of rear window shelf.

Fig 1: Identifying Holder Of C-Pillar Screws

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Installation:

Holder (1) must snap into guide hole (2) in C-pillar.

Fig 2: Identifying Holder And Guide Hole

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove signal sensor (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection, Signal Sensor And Holder

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Replacement

Detach signal sensor (2) from holder (3).

If necessary, mark position of signal sensor on holder.