Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove rear bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (PONTIAC) in Bumpers.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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Lift the locking tabs on the housing (4) and remove the rear object sensor (1).

Fig 2: Lifting Locking Tabs And Removing Rear Object Sensor
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Squeeze the spring (1) and remove it from the housing (2).

Fig 3: Squeezing Spring And Removing From Housing
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Release the tabs on the housing and remove.

Fig 4: Releasing Tab On Housing
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Remove the rear object sensor bezel from the rear fascia.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Object Sensor Bezel From Rear Fascia
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