Parking Assist Distance Sensor: Service and Repair

REAR OBJECT SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove rear bumper fascia.




2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear object sensor.




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




4. Squeeze the spring (1). Remove the spring from the housing (2).




5. Release the tabs on the housing. Remove the housing.




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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Paint the new rear object sensor. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Paint/Coatings.

IMPORTANT: Do not refinish previously painted sensors. Excess paint build up will cause the sensor to be inoperative

2. Check to ensure the paint thickness does not exceed 6 mils. Use a paint thickness gauge suitable for non-ferrous metals. Refer to Paint Gages in Paint/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). Press the sensor bezel into the fascia.




5. Install the housing to the bezel from the back of the rear fascia. Press into the cut outs until fully secured.




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

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




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 secure into the cutouts on the housing (4).




9. Connect the electrical connector to the rear object sensor.
10. Install the rear bumper fascia.