65 75 055 Removing and installing/replacing tilt sensor for anti-theft alarm system

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove mounting bracket for windscreen wiper system  . See 61 61 270 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BRACKET FOR WINDSCREEN WIPER SYSTEM COMPLETE WITH MOTOR .

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove holder (2) with pitch sensor and disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts And Holder With Pitch Sensor

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Replacement: 

Release nut (1) and remove tilt sensor from holder.

Tightening torque 65 75 1AZ.

Installation: 

Make sure tilt sensor is correctly seated in holder (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Nut And Holder

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