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Rear Object Sensor Housing Replacement

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Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (All Utility, Cadillac ESV) or Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Avalanche, Cadillac EXT) .

Fig 1: View Of Rear Object Sensor

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Disconnect the sensor harness.
Remove the sensor from the sensor housing.
The sensor housing must be painted if replaced. If reinstalled, painting will not be necessary.

Fig 2: Illustrating Sanding/Grinding Sonic Weld Plastic Residue From Fascia

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IMPORTANT: Do Not grind off alignment tabs.

Sand/grind sonic weld plastic residue from the fascia.

Fig 3: View Of Structural Adhesive Epoxy On Fascia

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Apply structural adhesive epoxy, Lord Fusor™ 127EZ or equivalent, to fascia at mating surface.

Fig 4: Identifying Sensor Housing & Tabs

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Using the alignment tabs, install the sensor housing to the fascia.
Allow adhesive to cure according to manufacturer's directions.

Fig 5: View Of Rear Object Sensor

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Install the sensor to the sensor housing.
Connect the electrical harness.
Install the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (All Utility, Cadillac ESV) or Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Avalanche, Cadillac EXT) .