66 31 006 Removing And Installing/Replacing Acc Sensor (Build Date Up To 03/2005)

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After installation:

Adjusting ACC sensor . See 66 31 001 ADJUSTING ACC SENSOR .
Carry out programming/coding . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING .

NOTE: Engine hood is open.

Unclip electric cable (1) from cable guides.

Unfasten 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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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Pins Of 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 3: Identifying ACC Sensor Measurement
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