Millimeter Wave Radar Removal/Installation

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Remove the front grille (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the millimeter wave radar (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Millimeter Wave Radar Components
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the bolts and the millimeter wave radar.
NOTE: Go to step 7 if it is not necessary to disassemble the millimeter wave radar from the main bracket (C).
Loosen the aiming bolts (A) a little at a time, and remove the millimeter wave radar (B) from the main bracket (C).
NOTE:
- Do not disassemble the millimeter wave radar.
- If you disassemble the main bracket, always use new screw grommets (D).
Fig 2: Millimeter Wave Radar And Related Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install new screw grommets on the millimeter wave radar. Position the left side grommet grooves (E) horizontally, and position the right side grommet groove (F) vertically.
Tighten the main bracket bolts a little at a time until the clearance between the millimeter wave radar and the main bracket is 11-12 mm (0.43-0.47 in) (G). Make sure the millimeter wave radar is parallel with the main bracket.
Clean the surface of the millimeter wave radar.
Install the millimeter wave radar (A), then tighten the bolts in the numbered sequence shown.

Fig 3: 5P Connector Of Millimeter Wave Radar With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Connect the 5P connector (B) to the millimeter wave radar.
Install the front grille (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Aim the millimeter wave radar (see MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR AIMING ).