66 20 536 Removing and installing/replacing a rear middle left ultrasonic transducer

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear bumper panel. See 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) REAR BUMPER PANEL .

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Ultrasonic Transducer And Plug Connection
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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 2: Identifying Rubber Ring And Ultrasonic Sensor

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Installation note:

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