2022-04-29

Sensor - Parking Distance - Outer - Front (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 17271022

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This procedure applies to front parking sensors 1 and 6. The replacement of sensor 1 is described in the procedure below.

Removal

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right.
  3. Set the air suspension to the Very High, and then turn on Jack Mode.
  4. Acquire access to the LH front outer parking distance sensor:
    • If the wheel well liner has sensor cover, remove it, and then go to step 5.
    • If the wheel well liner does not have a sensor cover, remove the push clips that attach the front of the liner to the vehicle, and then move the wheel arch liner aside. Go to step 5.
    Figure 1. Wheel well liner sensor cover
  5. Release the tabs that attach the parking sensor to the fascia bracket, and then remove the sensor from the bracket.
  6. Disconnect the electrical harness from the parking sensor.
  7. If reusing the retainer ring, remove the retainer ring and inspect for damage.
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    CAUTION
    Do not reuse the ring if it is overly worn or damaged.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

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Make sure a retainer ring is installed on the new parking sensor.
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Make sure the fascia sensor bracket tabs are securely holding the sensor. If necessary, carefully bend the tabs inward so that the sensor is securely held in place.
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Perform a push-pull-push test on the electrical harness to verify proper connection.
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Make sure the sensor retainer ring is fully seated against the fascia.