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Removing and installing rear parking aid senders

Removing:

Note

The removal of the four rear parking aid senders is carried out in the same way and is only described for one sender in the following.

–	Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.

–	Remove rear bumper cover → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.63.

Caution

t	The order for removing the senders must be adhered to under all circumstances.

t	The sender may otherwise be damaged. Fractures may occur if too much pressure is applied to the sender, and this may cause the sender to fail.

t	First remove sender from bracket and then disconnect sender connector.

–	Push fasteners -arrows- on sender bracket -1- outwards.

–	Pull out sender -2- with wiring connected backwards from sender holder -1-.

Note

t	When removing the sender, ensure the isolation ring (black silicone ring) remains on the sender head and does not remain stuck in the bracket or become lost.

t	Expanding the isolation ring must be avoided under all circumstances.

–	Release and separate connector -2- and remove sender -1-.

Installing:

For fitting, the operations are carried out in reverse order to the removal, taking the following into account:

Caution

t	Expanding the isolation ring must be avoided under all circumstances.

t	Function problems may occur if a damaged isolation ring is used.

t	Renew damaged isolation rings.

Note

t	Senders are available in different forms and must be assigned to respective fitting location in bumper cover.

t	When installing senders, note position of electrical connections of senders.

Assignment of parking aid senders on inside of rear bumper cover:

A -	Right outer

B -	right centre

C -	left centre

D -	Left outer

Note

t	When installing the sender, ensure that the isolation ring is correctly mounted on the sender head and does not ride or roll up on insertion into the sender bracket.

t	Both locking lugs of sender retainer must audibly engage when installing the sender.

–	After installing the sender, check that the sender is correctly seated in the bracket. Visible on the outer side of the bumper, dimension -a- of the ring gap between the sender head and bumper cover must be even all around.

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