BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing An RDC Trigger Transmitter
(Front)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Detach WHEEL ARCH COVER front section at front
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Gently press lugs (2) apart.
Remove RDC sensor (3) in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 56: Removing RDC Sensor
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AN RDC TRIGGER TRANSMITTER
(REAR)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove right WHEEL ARCH TRIM
Left side
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release plastic nuts (2).
Remove RDC transmitter (3).
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Fig. 57: Identifying RDC Transmitter With Plug Connection And Nuts (Left
Side)
Right side
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release expander rivets (2).
Remove RDC transmitter (3).
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Fig. 58: Identifying RDC Transmitter With Plug Connection And Nuts (Right
Side)
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