Rear 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 rear 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.
-- Press the locking mechanisms -arrows- on the sensor holder -1- outward and pull the sensor -2- out of the sensor bracket toward the rear with the wires still 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-.