66 20 510 Removing And Installing/Replacing Control Unit (Park Distance Control)

Saloon/Sedan, CoupeA:

Disconnect plug connections (1).

Slacken screws (2).

Feed holder for control unit (4) in direction of arrow out of elongated holes (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Feed Holder For Control Unit

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Replacement only:

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove control unit (2) from control unit holder (3).

Fig 2: Removing Control Unit From Control Unit Holder

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Convertible:

Remove lower section of side trim at rear right. See SIDE COVERING WITH ARM

Release screws (1) and remove control unit holder (2).

Fig 3: Releasing Screws And Removing Control Unit Holder

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Disconnect plug connections (4).

Replacement only:

Unscrew nut (1).

Pull control unit (2) in direction of arrow out of guide (3) and remove.

Installation:

Pay attention to cable guide.

Fig 4: Pulling Control Unit In Direction Of Arrow Out Of Guide And Removing

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touring:

NOTE: For purposes of clarity: Illustration shows trunk floor removed.

Loosen nut (1). Unscrew nut (2). Unfasten plug connection.

Raise control unit and remove.

Fig 5: Identifying Nuts

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compact:

Remove side panel cover.

Disconnect plug connections (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Lift out control unit (3).

Fig 6: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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