Parallel Parking Assist Sensor Bracket, Installing: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

PDC Holder Tool Set:VAS 6614C
PDC Holder Tool Set - Screw Hole Punch Ø18.4:VAS 6614/9

Materials

Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04

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⁽¹⁾	Follow the manufacturer processing instructions supplied in the packaging.

Bracket, Installing

For the following procedures, the guidelines for temperature, cleaning, removal of adhesive residue and the installation must be met. Refer to COMPONENTS WITH ADHESIVE TAPE, INSTALLATION PREPARATION .

NOTE:

After the bumper cover is painted, install the brackets.

Fig 1: Identifying Markings For Mount

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The four markings for the bracket -1- are found on the inside of the bumper cover.

-- Determine the central point -2-, if not already present.

-- Drill the holes from the inside outward with the drill -3- supplied in the tool kit.

Fig 2: Identifying Position Of Stamping Holes With Bolt Head

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-- Position the punched holes with the bolt head -1-, washer -2- and counterholder -3- on the inside of the bumper cover -5-.

-- Position the iron punch -4- almost up to the bumper cover.

-- Push the iron punch -4- onto the bumper cover.

-- Tighten the hole stamper -1-.

NOTE:

The iron punch -4- must not rotate on the bumper cover paint.

-- By turning at the bolt head -1-, the iron punch -4- is pulled through the bumper cover material -5- -arrows-.

-- Remove the hole stamper and stamp the next holes.

Fig 3: Identifying Hole Stamper Components

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-- Thoroughly clean the adhesive surfaces and bumper cover -4- with cleaning solution and lint-free cleaning cloth.

-- Mind the flash-off time of 10 minutes for the cleaning solution.

-- Remove the protective film on double-sided adhesive tape -3- on the bracket.

-- Guide the bracket -2- on the bumper cover -4-.

-- Press on the bracket firmly near the adhesive surface -3-.

-- Repeat the steps for all brackets.

-- Any further work on the bumper cover can only be done after the minimum curing time. Refer to Minimum Curing Time .