Parking Assist System - Sensor Painting Instructions

Title Updated instruction, Park assistance, rear/front, interim solution during test.

Ref No US23188.1.0 en-US

Issuer -

Partner 3 US 7510 VOLVO CARS NORTH AMERICA

Func Group 3640 Func Desc electrical item

Status Released

Status Date 2010-10-26

Issue Date 2010-08-24

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Vehicle Type





CSC

DTC

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CSC = Customer Symptom Code

DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code

DESCRIPTION:

Interim solution for painting sensors and and holders for parking assistance system due to discoloring (turning yellow) when painting in white and silver.

(Investigations indicates insecurity for the activator/primer in use combined with the colours in question. Tests are being performed and other solutions are investigated further.)

PRODUCT MODIFICATION:

The aim is that a long term solution is found and will be updated and included in the VIDA 2010-D release. (For all required Installation instructions and models.)

SERVICE:

The recommended interim solution for painting of sensors (until permanent solution is found) is as follows.

1. For C70 (09w46-), C30 (-09w45), S60 (11-), XC60, XC90, S80, and V70/XC70 for all colours:

Sand sensor surface mechanically before painting use sanding paper with grit size P1000. (No need for activator at all after sanding.)

Please do the following:

- Clean the surface with isopropanol.

- Sand the surface carefully with P1000.

CAUTION!
If sanded to much there is a risk of eliminating the protective black layer.

Risk for corrosion if that is the case and then painted upon.

- Clean the surface with isopropanol.

- Paint.

2. For C70 (-09w45), C30 (09w46-), S40 and V50 for all colours except white and silver:

Use existing method in accurate installation instructions. (With the original activator.)

3. For C70 (-09w45), C30 (09w46-), S40 and V50 for white and silver:

Send sensors and holders to authorized paint supplier for painting. (For their expertise and conventional painting.

Info to them about material to be painted colour code and with a reference to the PIA site.