Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Seville and 2001 Cadillac Seville. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Do not refinish previously painted sensors. Excess paint build up will cause the sensor to be inoperative

Paint the new rear object sensor.
Check to ensure the paint thickness does not exceed 6 mils. Use a paint thickness gauge suitable for non-ferrous metals.
Install the rear object sensor bezel by pressing ring in until it is flush with fascia.

Fig 1: View Of Bezel
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Align the keyhole (2) with the key (1). Press the sensor bezel into the fascia.

Fig 2: Aligning Keyhole With Key
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Install the housing to the bezel from the back of the rear fascia. Press into the cut outs until fully secured.

Fig 3: View Of Housing
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Important: The spring keys must be on the top and bottom of the housing.
Install the spring (1) to the housing (2).

Fig 4: View Of Housing & Spring
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Install the decoupling ring (2) to the sensor (1).
Insert the sensor into the housing (4) with the connector pointing toward the passenger side of the fascia. The sensor tabs secure into the cutouts on the housing (4).

Fig 5: Locating Rear Object Sensor Components
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Fig 6: View Of Rear Object Sensor Electrical Connector

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Connect the electrical connector to the rear object sensor.
Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER .