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

2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 66 31 006 Removing And Installing/Replacing Acc Sensor (Build Date Up To 03/2005)
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After installation: 

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
G04773071Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

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

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Pins Of ACC Sensor
G04773072Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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
    G04773073Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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