84 21 526 Removing and installing/replacing line compensator

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left. See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Release knurled nuts.

Disconnect antenna plug (1).

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Release screws (3) and remove compensator (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Compensator And Screws

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