66 20 542 Removing and installing/replacing a rear ultrasonic transducer

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2016 BMW 760Li, 2015 BMW 760Li, 2014 BMW 760Li, 2013 BMW 760Li, and 2012 BMW 760Li. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect. Unlock latch mechanisms (2) and pull ultrasonic transducer (3) out of bracket.

Installation note:

Before installation of ultrasonic sensor (3) on wiring harness, clean plug connection!

Retaining tabs (2) must not be damaged!

Make sure ultrasonic sensor is securely seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Tabs And Ultrasonic Transducer

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Ring And Ultrasonic Transducer

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.