34 52 535 Replacing a rear pulse sensor

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Partially detach rear WHEEL ARCH TRIM
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .

Open housing cover (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Installation:

Ensure proper locking of the plug connector and proper seating of the cable in the brackets.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Housing Cover

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Disengage cable (1) along marked lines from holders.

Installation:

Ensure proper locking of the holders and proper seating of the cable in the holders.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Marked Lines Of Holders

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Release Torx socket screw (1).

Withdraw wheel speed sensor (2) from bore hole.

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 51 3AZ .

Clean bore for pulse generator and lubricate with Staburags NBU 12/K lubricating grease.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor And Torx Socket Screw

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IMPORTANT: Check sensor head prior to installation for external damage, replacing if necessary.