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Parking Assist Distance Sensor: Service and Repair




Parking Aid Sensor





NOTE: Standard bumper shown, step bumper similar.











Removal and Installation

NOTE: Right outer parking aid sensors shown, right inner, left outer and left inner similar.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the parking aid sensor electrical connector.

3. Using a suitable tool (such as a flat-bladed screwdriver), gently pry the retaining tabs to release the sensor(s) from the parking aid sensor bezel.
- Remove the parking aid sensor(s).

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the scan tool, verify that the parking aid sensor distance PIDs read no object present, and that the parking aid sensor attenuation PIDs read between 0.8-1.6 ms.

5. Carry out the azimuth and elevation test. For additional information, refer to Azimuth System Check Azimuth System Check and Elevation System Check Elevation System Check