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Back-Up Warning Sensor, Replacing






Back-up warning sensor, replacing

Special tools:
981 4214 PLUG CAP PLIERS 981 4214 Plug Cap Pliers

Note! The control module for the back-up (reversing) warning system is in the right wheel arch. The accessory electronic module and, for the V70 and V70XC, the remote starter unit are also positioned there.

Removal

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information is always correct.

Removing the side panel




Ignition off.
Remove the side panel on right-hand side.

Disconnecting the connector





Caution! The following procedure must be carried out to ensure that the connector and wiring are not damaged when removing the bumper.

Follow the cable from the sensors in the bumper up to the control module for the back-up (reversing) warning system.
Remove the control module for the back-up (reversing) warning system. Disconnect the connector (its cable comes from the bumper).

Note! Disconnect the correct connector. The control module for the back-up (reversing) warning system has 2 connectors.

Removing rear bumper




Remove the rear bumper. See the relevant model below.
Pull the cable out of the hole in the body.
S60: Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (-2003) or Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (2004) or Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (2005-).
S80: (-2002) or (2003) or (2004-).
V70: Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (-2003) or Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (2004) or Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (2005-).
V70XC: Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (-2004) or Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (2005-).

Removing the back-up (reversing) warning sensor




Press down the spark plug cap rod 981 4214 PLUG CAP PLIERS 981 4214 Plug Cap Pliers between the sensor and the two upright catches on the holder so that the catches release from the sensor.
Carefully pull up the sensor.
Disconnect the connector.

Installation

Installing the back-up (reversing) warning sensor




Connect the connector to the sensor.
Install the sensor in the holder and press it down so that the catches lock the sensor.

Installing the rear bumper
Install the rear bumper. See:
S60: Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (-2003) or Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (2004) or Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (2005-).
S80: (-2002) or (2003) or (2004-).
V70: Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (-2003) or Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (2004) or Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (2005-).
V70XC: Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (-2004) or Bumper rear, replacing Service and Repair (2005-).

Installing the connector




Connect the connector to the control module for the back-up (reversing) warning system (ensure that it is secure).
Install the control module for the back-up (reversing) warning system.
Reinstall the side panel.
Check the function.