Parking Assist System - Bumper Painting Precautions

Date: November 2007

Order No.: P-B-98.00/21

Supersedes:

Group: 98

SUBJECT:
MODELS 216 and 221 (with Accessory Codes 229, 230, 233, 234)

Painting Bumpers with Short Range Radar









When performing filling and painting work on the bumpers, it is important to ensure that the maximum paint coat thickness is not exceeded at the short range radar sensors. This can lead to malfunctions as the sensors detect the excessive paint coat thickness as an obstacle. The limit value for the paint coat thickness at the sensors is two coats of paint (primer, color and clear).

Note:
^ This condition is not covered by warranty.

^ If the short range radar does not function correctly after painting, either the paint must be removed or the bumper must be replaced.