Rear Parking Aid Sensors

Rear Parking Aid Sensors

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Release Tool (T10345)

6 sensors are located in rear bumper cover.

• Removal and installation of sensors for parking assistance, rear, is performed in the same way for all sensors and is only described for one sensor.

Removal

- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.


Always follow the sensor removal sequence.

Otherwise, the sensor can be damaged. Hairline cracks that lead to sensor failure can form if too much force is exerted on the sensor.

First remove the sensors from the brackets with the removal tool and then disconnect the sensor connectors.

- Remove rear bumper cover.

- Disengage retaining tabs - arrows - with (T10345) and remove sensor with connector connected from bumper cover.






• Make sure that the sensor seal does not remain in bumper cover.

- Disconnect electrical connection - arrow -.






Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:


An incorrect or damaged coupling ring can lead to malfunctions.

Replace damaged coupling rings and ensure the correct ring is installed.

- If necessary, replace sensor seal (coupling ring).

- Check whether the correct seal (coupling ring) is installed. It must be a black silicone ring - 1 -.






• The primary function of the coupling ring is a correct coupling between the sensor membrane and the sensor bracket. An additional function is centering the sensor membrane in the corresponding sensor bracket.

- Check sensor for correct seating. Dimension - a - must be even all around.