Parking Assist Distance Sensor: Service and Repair

Rear Object Sensor Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove rear bumper fascia.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector to the rear object sensor.




3. Lift the locking tabs on the housing (4) and remove the rear object sensor (1).




4. Squeeze the spring (1) and remove it from the housing (2).




5. Release the tabs on the housing and remove.




6. Remove the bezel by pushing it through the fascia.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Do not refinish previously painted sensors.




1. Paint the new rear object sensor. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Paints and Coatings.
2. Check the paint thickness to ensure it does rot exceed 6 mils using a paint thickness gauge suitable for non-ferrous metals. Refer to Paint Gauges in Paints and Coatings.
3. Install the rear object sensor bezel by pressing ring in until it is flush with fascia.




4. Align the keyhole (2) with the key (1) and press the sensor bezel into the fascia.




5. Install the housing to the bezel through the back side of the fascia. The housing snaps into the cutouts on the bezel.

IMPORTANT: The spring keys must be on the top and bottom of the housing.




6. Install the spring (1) to the housing (2).




7. Install the decoupling ring (2) to the sensor (1).
8. Insert the sensor into the housing (4) with the connector pointing toward the passenger side of the fascia. The sensor tabs snap into the cutouts on the housing (4).




9. Connect the electrical connector.
10. Install the rear bumper fascia.