Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Aztek and 2002 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Do not refinish previously painted sensors.

Paint the new rear object sensor.
Check the paint thickness to ensure it does not exceed 6 mils using a paint thickness gage suitable for non-ferrous metals.
Align the keyhole (2) with the key (1) and press the rear object sensor bezel flush to the fascia.

Fig 1: Aligning Keyhole with Key
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Install the housing to the cutouts on the bezel through the back side of the fascia.

Fig 2: Installing Housing To Cutouts On Bezel
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Important: The spring keys must be on the top and bottom of the housing.
Install the spring (1) to the housing (2).

Fig 3: Installing Spring And Housing
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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).

Fig 4: View Of Decoupling Ring, Sensor, And Housing
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Connect the electrical connector to the rear object sensor.
Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (AZTEK) orFASCIA REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (RENDEZVOUS) in Bumpers.

Fig 5: Connecting Electrical Connector To Rear Object Sensor
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