Parking Assist Distance Sensor: Service and Repair

REAR OBJECT SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the electrical connectors to the rear object sensor.




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




3. Insert a small size screw driver at (3) to release the tabs in order to remove the spring (1).




4. From the inside of the housing push in the tabs and remove.




5. Remove the bezel by pushing it 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 make sure the paint does not exceed 6 mils. Use a paint thickness gauge suitable for non-ferrous metals. Refer to Paint Gages in Paint/Coatings.




3. Paint the sensor bezel to match the color of the bumper 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.




6. Install the spring (1) to the housing (2) until fully seated.Ensure the sensor is held to the bumper fascia firmly.

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 snap into the cutouts on the housing (4).




9. Connect the electrical connectors.