For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
- Disconnect electrical from the rear object sensor.
- Lift the locking tabs on the housing (4) and remove the rear object sensor (1).
- Squeeze the spring (1) and remove it from the housing (2).
- Release the tabs on the housing and remove.
- Remove the rear object sensor bezel by pushing it through the fascia.
Installation Procedure
- Paint the new rear object sensor. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
- Check the paint thickness to ensure it does not exceed 6 mils using a paint thickness gage suitable for non-ferrous metals. Refer to Paint Gages .
- Align the keyhole (2) with the key (1) and press the rear object sensor bezel flush to the fascia.
- Install the housing to the cutouts on the bezel through the back side of the fascia.
- Install the spring (1) to the housing (2).
- Install the decoupling ring (2) to the sensor (1).
- Insert the sensor into the housing (4) with the connector pointing toward the passenger side of the fascia. Press the sensor tabs into the cutouts on the housing (4).
- Connect the electrical connector to the rear object sensor.
- Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
Important: Do not refinish previously painted sensors.
Important: The spring keys must be on the top and bottom of the housing.
