Side Object Sensor Replacement

Fig 1: Side Object Sensor

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to. Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
1	Side Object Sensor Front Procedure Disconnect the side object sensor electrical connector. Release the locking tabs on the side object sensor. The side object sensor is a one piece design. Do NOT twist the sensor cap to try and remove the painted cap. Replacement sensor requires painting to match fascia/bumper body color. Ensure the paint does not exceed 6 mils. Use a paint thickness gauge suitable for non-ferrous metals. NOTE: Ensure the silicone decoupling ring is installed on the sensor to avoid sensor failure.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to. Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

Side Object Sensor Front

Procedure

Disconnect the side object sensor electrical connector.
Release the locking tabs on the side object sensor.
The side object sensor is a one piece design. Do NOT twist the sensor cap to try and remove the painted cap. Replacement sensor requires painting to match fascia/bumper body color.
Ensure the paint does not exceed 6 mils. Use a paint thickness gauge suitable for non-ferrous metals.

NOTE:

Ensure the silicone decoupling ring is installed on the sensor to avoid sensor failure.