66 31 006 Removing and installing (replacing) ACC sensor

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove the ornamental GRILLE FOR THE BUMPER TRIM (CENTRE) .

Undo screws in marked area on the rear side of the ACC sensor (1).

Tightening torque 66 31 1AZ.

Remove ACC sensor from holder (1).

Fig 1: Locating ACC Sensor Holder Screws

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IMPORTANT: Secure ACC sensor (2) against falling out.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove ACC sensor (2).

Fig 2: Identifying ACC Sensor And Plug Connection

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After installation

If applicable, ADJUST THE ACC SENSOR .

Replacement

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .
ADJUSTING ACC SENSOR .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove the ornamental GRILLE FOR THE BUMPER PANEL (CENTRE) .

Loosen screws in marked area on the rear side of the ACC sensor (1).

Tightening torque 66 31 1AZ.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Remove ACC sensor (1).

Fig 1: Identifying ACC Sensor And Plug Connection

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After installation

If applicable, ADJUST THE ACC SENSOR .

Replacement

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .
ADJUSTING ACC SENSOR .