84 21 526 Removing and installing/replacing compensator

2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 84 21 526 Removing and installing/replacing compensator
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Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left. Refer to 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Release knurled nuts and disconnect antenna connector (1).

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Antenna Connector On Compensator
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