Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Distance Sensor: Service and Repair




Speed Control Sensor

Speed Control Sensor

NOTE: Early build shown, late build similar.











Speed Control Sensor Bracket









Removal and Installation

NOTE: The speed control sensor is also known as the forward looking sensor.

NOTE: If a new speed control sensor is installed, the Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) automatically configures the speed control sensor. The vertical and horizontal alignment procedures will need to be carried out to align the sensor.

Speed control sensor or bracket

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the front lower air deflector.

3. Remove the speed control sensor fascia cover by pulling straight forward (early build) or remove the front bumper cover (late build).

Speed control sensor only

4. Remove the 2 nuts, the adjustment screw and the speed control sensor.
- To install, tighten the nuts to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

- Disconnect the electrical connector.

Bracket only

5. When replacing the bracket, disconnect the speed control electrical connector.

6. Remove the 3 bolts and the speed control sensor bracket assembly.
- To install, tighten the speed control sensor nut to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Speed control sensor and bracket

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Do not install the speed control sensor fascia cover (early build) or the front bumper cover (late build) until the alignment procedures are carried out.
- Vertically and horizontally align the speed control sensor. For additional information, refer to Speed Control Sensor Adjustment Adjustments.