Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac XLR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: The adhesive and mating surfaces temperature must be between 19-43°C (66-110°F).

Clean the sensor housing mating surface of the fascia with a lint-free rag using a naptha solvent or equivalent.
Mating surface must be dry before applying adhesion promoter.

Fig 1: View Of Sensor Housing Mating Surface

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IMPORTANT: Adhesion promoter MUST be used prior to installing the new sensor housing.

Apply adhesion promoter 3M Products P/N 06396 or equivalent to the sensor housing mating surface (1) of the fascia.
Remove the protective paper backing from the sensor housing.

Fig 2: View Of Sensor Housing

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Position the sensor housing (1) to the fascia.

Fig 3: Locating Sensor Housing & Fascia

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Press firmly to secure the sensor housing to the fascia.
Install the rear object sensor. Refer to Rear Object Sensor Replacement .
Install the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .