37 14 017 Removing and installing/replacing front mounted acceleration sensor (M3)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION)

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove mounted acceleration sensor (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Acceleration Sensor

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