66 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing ultrasound sensor for parking assistant

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IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Repair work in area (1) is not permitted.

Replace SIDE WALL .

Fig 1: Identifying Area For No Repair Work Permitted

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NOTE: Schematic diagrams are examples.

IMPORTANT: There must be no pressure exerted on PMA sensor surface (1)!

Fig 2: Identifying Surface Of PMA Sensor

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NOTE: Side wall area all around front side repeater with PMA sensor must not be damaged due to the measuring accuracy!

Unclip trim strip on side wall (1) with special tool 00 9 327 .

Fig 3: Un-Clipping Trim Strip On Side Wall Using Special Tool 00 9 327

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove trim strip on side wall (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Connector At Side Wall Trim Strip

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Carefully unlock catches with a suitable tool. Remove PMA sensor (1) from trim strip on side wall (2).

Installation note:

Catches must lock correctly!

Fig 5: Identifying PMA Sensor At Side Wall Trim Strip

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Decoupling ring must not be crushed.

Installation note:

Moisten decoupling ring (2) prior to fitting with approved anti-friction agent.

Make sure decoupling ring (2) is correctly seated on parking maneuvering assistant sensor (1)!

Fig 6: Identifying Ultrasound Sensor And Decoupling Ring

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Installation note:

After installation, check decoupling ring (1) is correctly seated!

Fig 7: Identifying Surface Of PMA Sensor

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