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66 31 006 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Acc Sensor

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After installation:

Replacement only:

Adjusting ACC sensor, refer to 66 31 001 ADJUSTING ACC SENSOR
Carry out programming/coding

Build date up to 03/2005:

NOTE: Engine hood is open.

Unclip electric cable (1) from cable guides. Release screws (2). Lever out ACC sensor (3) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection underneath. Remove ACC sensor (3).

Fig 1: Removing ACC Sensor

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Build date from 03/2005:

Remove trim grille for bumper trim sideways. See 51 11 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING TRIM GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM (UP TO 03/2005)

NOTE: Engine hood is open.

Unclip cable (1) from guide. Release rotary catches (2). Remove ACC sensor (3) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection underneath.

Fig 2: Removing ACC Sensor

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Installation:

Make sure both guide pins (1) of ACC sensor (2) are correctly seated.

Fig 3: Installing ACC Sensor

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Replacement only:

Carry out rough adjustment of ACC sensor (1) at adjusting screws (2).

Measurement A [mm]: 6.35 +/- 0.2
Measurement B [mm]: 4.85 +/- 0.2

Fig 4: Adjusting ACC Sensor

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