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Front Parking Aid Sensor, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:
  • Always follow the sequence for removing  the sensor.
  • Otherwise, the sensor may be damaged. Hairline cracks which lead to sensor failure can develop if too much force is used on the sensor.
  • Remove the sensor from the bracket first and then disconnect the connector from the sensor.

-- Push the locking mechanisms -arrows- on the sensor mount -1- toward the outside.

Fig 1: Front Parking Aid Sensor And Connector
GWWN94-11431Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Pull the sensor -2- backward out of the sensor bracket with the wires connected.

When removing  the sensor, make sure that the decoupling ring (black silicone ring) remains on the sensor head and does not remain in the bracket or get lost.

Do not bend the decoupling ring.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- and remove the sensor -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Sensor And Harness Connector
GWWN94-11083Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.