66 31 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Short Range Sensor (SRR Sensor)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

IMPORTANT:

To ensure correct SRR operation, there must be no mechanical damage (e.g. dents) to the bumper in the SRR area, nor must filler work or multilayer paintwork (more than two paint coats) have been carried out.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front BUMPER TRIM

Lever off impact absorber (1) with special tool 00 9 317 and remove.

Installation:

Impact absorber (1) must not be broken.

Make sure impact absorber (1) is firmly held.

Fig 1: Identifying Impact Absorber And Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock retaining tab (2) and slide out SRR sensor (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing SRR Sensor

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After installation:

Adjustment can only be carried out with the BMW diagnosis system:

Service functions:

Chassis
- Cruise control (ACC)
  - Adjust short range sensors