66 20 515 Removing and installing/replacing a front left (outside) ultrasonic transducer (Park Distance Control)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Partially remove WHEEL ARCH COVER AT FRONT LEFT

REMOVAL:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release catches (2).

Remove ultrasonic sensor (3).

Fig 1: Locating Ultrasonic Sensor Catches

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INSTALLATION:

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

Fig 2: Locating Ultrasonic Sensor Rubber Ring

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NOTE: Before installation of ultrasonic sensor (2) on wiring harness, clean plug connection!

Retaining hooks (1) of ultrasonic transducer (2) must engage exactly in mountings (3).

Fig 3: Locating Ultrasonic Sensor Retaining Hooks

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Join and lock plug connection (1).

Engage ultrasonic sensor (3) in holder.

Fig 4: Locating Ultrasonic Sensor Catches

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